Marseille, 2nd in Ligue 1 and that comes from two straight defeats, beating Rennes this Sunday (0-1) and 8 points behind the leader, PSG, who beat Nantes (4-2) on Saturday. A Sead Kolasinac goal gave Marseille the victory after beating Steve Mandanda, Rennes goalkeeper and former goalkeeper for the Vélodrome team. Marseille therefore consolidates itself in second place, with 4 points ahead of Monaco and Lens, in a victory of great psychological importance.
For Marseille this is an important game. Unsurprisingly, PSG had beaten him a week earlier also in Ligue 1 (0-3) and Annecy (of the Second Division) knocked him out on penalties from the French Cup on Wednesday (6-7 after a 2-2 draw ). The visit to Rennes is a test for the team led by Igor Tudor and, although at the minimum, he overcame it.
Marseille took the lead in the 57th minute thanks to a free kick. Ronier sent the ball for Under, who executed a perfect cross for Kolasinac, who beat Mandanda with his left foot. Pau López is insurance for the Marseillaises against Kalimuendo (29′) and Toko Ekambi (31′)
Also this Sunday, Laurent Blanc’s Lyon, 10th, did not go beyond a 0-0 draw at home against Lorient, 9th. Meanwhile, a goal from Ike Ugbo in extra time gave Troyes the wind and prevented victory and Monaco’s attack on second place despite a brace from Ben Yedder (2-2).
Source: La Verdad
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