Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faced a challenging start to the new season in Ligue 1, drawing 2-2 in a fixture against Rennes. The match saw the French champions struggle to secure points away from home. Rennes displayed a strong performance throughout the contest.
The breakthrough for Rennes came in the 9th minute when Sebastian Szymański scored. He netted with a shot that struck the left post before finding the back of the net. Rennes extended their advantage in the 38th minute, with Esteban Lepaul scoring following an assist from Przemyslaw Frankowski.
PSG appeared to struggle to respond during the first half. Additionally, a goal scored by Désiré Doué in the 21st minute was disallowed after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review determined an offside offense. The second half saw the teams continue to battle, culminating in a 2-2 draw.
The result highlighted PSG’s difficulties in securing maximum points early in the Ligue 1 campaign against a competitive Rennes side.
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