Marseille and Rennes played out a thrilling encounter in the Ligue 1 match on Saturday, ending in a 1-1 draw. The game was a battle of wills between two teams that have struggled to find their form this season.
The first half was a tight affair, with neither side managing to break down the other's defense. However, Marseille managed to take the lead through a penalty kick from Lucas Tousart in the 46th minute. It looked like they would go on to win the match when Guendouzi scored in the 78th minute, but his goal was later ruled out by VAR (Video Assistant Referee) due to offside.
The incident caused a stir among fans and players alike, with many feeling it was a harsh decision. However, it did not deter the teams from continuing to play well and create chances throughout the second half. In the end, the match ended in a stalemate, with both sides settling for a point.
Despite the disappointment of losing a goal that could have given them the advantage, Marseille manager Lucien Favre praised his team's performance against Rennes. "We had some good moments and we were able to control the game," he said. "But I'm disappointed that we couldn't score the winner."
Rennes coach Paulo Sousa also expressed frustration at the disallowed goal, saying: "It's a pity that the goal didn't count because we created so many opportunities to win the game."
Overall, it was another entertaining match for fans of both teams. While Marseille may have been frustrated with the result, they can take heart from the fact that they put up a strong fight against one of the top teams in France.