REN 1-0 PSG HIGHLIGHTS Ligue 1 Traore goal helps Rennes

REN 1-0 HIGHLIGHTS OF PSG Ligue 1 Highlights from the Ligue 1 match between Rennes and PSG, including the Traore goal that gives Rennes a renowned victory against PSG.

Rennes' only objective is to advance the ball as far from its goal as it can. Neymar had a chance to slip by, but his initial contact revealed him. PSG is constantly pouring crosses in from both wings, but Rennes' defence is tough. The referee blows the whistle, and Rennes escapes with the victory despite PSG's star power.

Even Messi is unable to break this Rennes defence in at 88. This will undoubtedly bother Gatlier with only one month until their Champions League match against Bayern Munich. There have been a few player fights as a result of several reckless PSG fouls.

84 : After moving to the right, Mbappe swings a cross to Bernat, who takes a touch and fires a shot that Mandanda had to block. Putting their foot on the gas, PSG.

80: Messi was hauled down at the edge of the box, but the referee allowed play to continue because he didn't see the incident as a foul. As the game enters the crucial minutes, Rennes is seated farther back.

74: Rennes is never-ending. The advent of Doku has given the host a new route to direct its counterattacks via. a brief halt as Kalimuendo was attended to by doctors.

70 :PSG is in a desperate situation as the threat of another away loss for the reigning champion grows. Rennes substitutes Doku for Doue. Mbappe is given a clear opportunity at goal, but he misses it wide with only Mandanda in his path. LARGE MISS

66: Truffert performs a one-two as he approaches the byline, finding his captain Traore open in the box, where the latter scores with his left foot.

RENNES TAKES THE LEAD FROM HERE!

62 : Majer is entitled to another free kick. However, this time it fails to overcome the wall. Messi is frequently in possession of the ball on the right wing. PSG is gaining momentum.

58:Doue injures Sergio Ramos, earning Rennes a free kick from a good area. Mbappe arrives for Ekitike in the meantime. The busier of the two goalkeepers today, Donnarumma had to cope with Majer's powerful freekick.

A persistent danger down the left is 54 Bernat. Neymar is diving and using some deft passes to find gaps for Rennes.

50:PSG misplaces the ball in midfield once more, but Rennes is unable to score this time. For PSG, Bernat creates a corner down the left. To maintain the score at 0-0, Mandanda must make a stop against Danilo after PSG moves the ball back into the area from a short corner.

THE SECOND HALF BEGINS.

Beginning the second half is PSG. The reigning champion will want to do better this time around.

SECOND HAL

In the last minutes of the first half, PSG seeks to boost up its performance. But the home team plays staunch defence, especially when facing Messi. It only takes an extra minute for it to pass without incident. A 0-0 tie exists at the half.

42  Rennes fired another shot, and Donnarumma once again made the save. This time, it's Gouiri, and the Italian goalkeeper had to dive low to his left to save it. Here, Rennes is on the rise.

38 PSG is unsteady, especially in the middle of the field. In this lineup, Veratti's absence stands out as Rennes attempts to take advantage of PSG's transitions.

34 While PSG is still shaky, Rennes poses a special threat on counterattacks. When Neymar carelessly hands the ball away, Kalimuendo advances and is tackled, giving Rennes a free kick just outside the area. Donnarumma maintains his focus to make his points.

30 Truffert overlaps into space and fires a low, crisp cross Kalimunedo's way, who deflected it in the direction of goal. To palm it away from danger, Donnarumma needed to be on guard. Good news for Rennes.

26 Vitinha attempts to go for it from a great distance after stealing the ball from midfield. Once more, the shot sails over Mandanda's goal. PSG keeps moving the ball aimlessly around the field.

22O utside of the penalty area, Bernat found Messi in space, and the Argentine attempted a left-footed curl shot that sailed high and wide of the mark. Excellent football from PSG

18  Messi was had to withdraw and secure the ball for PSG. a halt in play brought on by an additional ball on the pitch. Majer loses the ball to Vitinha, and PSG launches a counterattack. Rennes, though, hurriedly redirected its resources.

14 Traore was there to take the ball away as Messi and Neymar attempted to combine their way through. PSG gradually advances from the back, relocating Rennes' block piece by piece.

10 Kalimuendo, a former PSG player, fired the opening shot. However, Donnarumma easily saves the game, making it too tame. Rennes has become more adept at the game because to its aggressive pushing.

6; With an outside-of-the-boot ball, Neymar was able to penetrate the Rennes defence. However, the home defence was properly positioned to stop it. Messi and Neymar are both putting in deep runs to affect the game.

3 Rennes gave the ball to PSG. PSG moves the ball around with ease despite heavy home pressure.

SET OFF

Rennes then begins the match. PSG wore their white uniform, while Rennes wore its red and black colours at home.

BENCHED MBAPPE

Galtier has decided to start Ekitike up front with Messi and Neymar supporting him, leaving Kylian Mbappe on the sidelines.

LINEUP

Mandanda, Traore, Wooh, Rodon, Theate, Truffert, Majer, Ugochukwu, Doue, Kalimuendo, and Gouiri are the members of Rennes XI.

PSG starting lineup is Donnarumma, Mukiele, Marquinhos, Ramos, Bernat, Vitinha, Danilo, Zaire-Emery, Messi, Ekitike, and Neymar.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

In their previous meetings, PSG and Rennes had a lopsided record.
The Parisians have 16 victories to Rennes' 7, in 31 games played between the two teams.

PREVIEW

With Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Neymar poised to play together for the first time since the World Cup, PSG will continue its domestic assault on Monday when it goes to Rennes.

Rennes, who has been playing well lately and is presently in fourth place, is currently beset by injuries and suspensions, and in the most recent game week, they were troublingly defeated by Clemont.

In contrast, PSG quickly recovered from a 1-3 loss to title-chasing Lens, with returning world champion Messi scoring the game-winning goal.

The PSG all-star trio has been reorganised with the return of Brazilian star Neymar following a red card-enforced ban now that Mbappe has returned from his holiday.

When these two teams last faced off, PSG came out on top 1-0, courtesy of a goal from Mbappe.