Before the C1, PSG wins against Rennes (3-1)

This Friday evening, PSG hosted Stade Rennais for the 6th day of Ligue 1 with the aim of returning to success. And it was done with a 3-1 victory.

Before thinking about Champions League and its movement on the lawn ofArsenalthe
PSG had to return to victory in
Ligue 1. After his zero result at
Reims (1-1) last week, the Parisian club hosted the
Stade Rennais this Friday with the aim of putting pressure on its direct competitors. With a decimated workforce,

Luis Enrique was obliged to field an experimental team.

The match summary

The PSG started this match perfectly by dominating the Stade Rennais. The captain
Marquinhos even thought he would quickly open the score but his goal was refused for an offside position, after consultation with the WAS (3′). Afterwards,
Ousmane Dembélé harvested two big occasions. After a nice heel of Lee Kang-In to throw it, the Parisian number 10 managed to eliminate two Rennes thanks to his technique but lacked power in his shot (6′). A few minutes later, the French international, once again well launched in depth by the South Korean, was too hasty in his shot, which ended up in the small outside net of Steve Mandanda (18′). In the next minute, Ashraf Hakimi found the Rennes goalkeeper’s cross a few meters from the cages, after excellent work of Bradley Barcola on his left side. Little in sight since the start of the match, the Parisian number 29 will put on his serial goalscorer costume. In a strong Rennes moment, the Parisians made a murderous counterattack. After a high recovery ofOusmane Dembélé, João Neves re-served the former Barcelona player at the right time, who offers the ball to Bradley Barcola. With Olympic calm, the 22-year-old winger curled his right foot to deceive
Steve Mandanda (1-0, 30′). Dominant, the
PSG returned to the locker room with this logical advantage in the score (1-0).

In the second half, the Parisians continued to dominate this meeting. After a goal disallowed for offside Ashraf Hakimi (48′) and a stop of Steve Mandanda on a strike of Bradley
Barcola (52′), the PSG managed to make the break a few minutes later. Author of a great match,
Lee Kang-In was rewarded by taking advantage of a ball returned by the post following a strike from Bradley
Barcola (2-0, 58′). In the process, Steve Mandanda performed an impressive reflex parade on an attempt to Fabian Ruiz (61′). But the Rennes goalkeeper could do nothing about the double
Bradley Barcolaon an offering ofAshraf Hakimi (3-1, 68′). To prepare for the next match against Arsenal, Luis Enrique decided to make several changes with the entries of
Milan Skriniar, Sleepy Mayul,
Randal Kolo Muani et Ibrahim Mbaye. Enough to disturb Parisians and Lucas Beraldo author of a hand in its surface. The perfect opportunity for the former Parisian, Arnaud Californicationto reduce the score (3-1, 74′). With another goal denied Alidu Seidu At the end of the match, the French champions had a few scares but finally won with a score of 3-1 before the Champions League next Tuesday and a perilous trip to
Arsenal.

File you match

• 0′ The kick-off is given by Stade Rennais. Good match to all!!!
• 3′ Goal denied for PSG!!! Marquinhos thought he would open the scoring with a cross from Hakimi, but Beraldo’s deflected header put his Brazilian compatriot offside.
• 6′ After eliminating two Rennais on an acceleration, Dembélé misses his shot, captured without problem by Mandanda. Note the beautiful heel from Lee to start the Frenchman’s action.
• 13′ The Parisians have been dangerous since the start of the match against a struggling Rennes defense.
• 18′ New opportunity for Dembélé. Launched perfectly by Lee, Dembélé appears in front of Mandanda and chooses the strike. It finds the small outer net.
• 19′ The cross for PSG!!!! With success, Barcola passes on his left side and crosses for Hakimi. Facing goal, the Moroccan’s shot hits Mandanda’s bar.
• 30′ BUTTTTTTTT FOR PSG DE BARCOLAAAA (1-0). After a recovery from Dembélé, Joao Neves tightens the Frenchman who goes on the counter. The Parisian number 10 then serves Barcola on the left who with Olympic calm deceives Mandanda with a curling right foot. The 5th goal in Ligue 1 for number 29.
• 31′ Excellent defense from Marquinhos who tackles at the feet of Kalimuendo in the area.
• 40′ Technical accuracy, direction of the game… Lee’s excellent match in this false number 9 role.
• 45′ Yellow card for Dembélé for protest.
• 45′ Two minutes of added time.
• 45’+2 It’s the break at the Parc des Princes, PSG leads against Stade Rennais (1-0) thanks to a goal from Barcola. The Parisians wasted numerous opportunities like Dembélé or Hakimi’s cross.

• 46′ The second half begins at the Parc des Princes.
• 48′ Goal denied for Hakimi’s PSG. On an excellent pass from J.Neves, Hakimi deceived Mandanda after a good sequence. But, the Moroccan is logically flagged in an offside position.
• 52′ Yellow card for Zaire-Emery after a late tackle.
• 57′ Served by Dembélé, Barcola plays again with Ostigard and strikes but Mandanda deflects.
• 58′ BUTTTTTTTTT FOR LEEEEEE PSG (2-0). Once again Barcola fires a shot which hits Mandanda’s post, Lee follows well and concludes with a header into the empty goal. A great reward for the South Korean who had an excellent match.
• 61′ PSG close to the third goal!!! After another action from Barcola, Ruiz saw his attempt spectacularly diverted by Mandanda.
• 63′ Another Barcola festival against the Rennes defense. This time, his curling shot misses the target.
• 68′ BUTTTTTTTTTTT FOR PSG AND DOUBLE FOR BARCOLA. Launched in his right lane, Hakimi serves a caviar to Barcola at the far post, who only had to finish.
• 69′ Triple change at PSG. Ruiz, Marquinhos and Barcola are replaced by Mayulu, Skriniar and Kolo Muani.
• 72′ Found on a cross, Gouiri fires a first-intention shot at the entrance to the area, Safonov diverts it for a corner.
• 73′ Penalty for Stade Rennais. On the following corner, Beraldo touches the ball with his hand.
• 74′ Reduction of the gap for Rennes (3-1). The penalty is transformed by Kalimuendo.
• 77′ PSG decided to scare themselves with Rennais regaining confidence.
• 81′ New change for PSG. Dembélé gives way to Mbaye.
• 84′ Parade by Safonov on a heavy strike from Gronbaek.
• 87′ PSG scares itself with a goal denied to Seidou. Pay attention to these last minutes.
• 90′ Seven minutes of injury time.
• 90’+5 On a cross from Hakimi, Kolo Muani is found at the near post but his shot misses the goal.
• 90’+7 It’s over at the Parc des Princes, PSG wins against Stade Rennais (3-1) thanks to a double from Barcola and a goal from Lee. The Parisians are preparing as best they can for their trip to Arsenal in the Champions League.

The Paris Saint-Germain / Stade Rennais match sheet

6th day of Ligue 1 – Stadium: Parc des Princes – Time: 9 p.m. – Broadcaster: beIN SPORTS 1 – Main referee: Hakim Ben El Hadj – Assistant referees: Gwenaël Pasqualotti et Valentin Evrard – Fourth referee: Faouzi Benchabane – WAS : Cyril
Gringore et William Lavis –
Buts : Barcola (30′, 68′), Lee (58′), Kalimuendo (74′, sp) – Cartons : Assignon (41′), Dembélé (45′), Zaire-Emery (52′), Wooh (65′)

• The XI of PSG Safonov – Hakimi, Marquinhos (c, Skriniar, 69′), Pacho, Beraldo – Zaire-Emery, F.Ruiz (Mayulu, 69′), J.Neves – Dembele (Mbaye, 81′), Lee, Barcola (Kolo). Peace, 69′).
  • Substitutes: Tenas, El Hannach, Skriniar (69′), Zague, Mayulu (69′), Kolo Muani (69′), Mbaye (81′).
• The XI of Rennes : Mandanda (c) – Ostigard (Faye, 66′), Wooh, Seidou – Assignon (Hateboer, 59′), Matusiwa (Gronbaek, 78′), Santamaria (Kamara, 66′), Truffert (Nagida, 78′)– Blas, Gouiri, Kalimuendo
  • Substitutes : Gallon, Hateboer (59′), Faye (66′), Nagida (78′), Ahamada, Kamara (66′), Gronbaek (78′), Gomez, Meister