They bend but do not break.
After their defeat against Frankfurt in the Champions League this week (0-1), the Marseillais returned to Ligue 1, where they made a great start to the season, to try to reassure themselves.
And this Sunday, they hung the draw against Rennes, during the 8th day (1-1) and lost their first two points at home this season.
The Marseillais had only conceded another draw this season, during the second day in Brest (1-1).
With this draw, Igor Tudor's men temporarily take the lead in the championship, before the clash between Lyon and PSG at 9 p.m. at Groupama Stadium.
What you must remember
Dominating and attacking, the Olympians stumbled for a long time on a good Steve Mandanda (16th, 36th, 69th), who received a standing ovation before the match for his big comeback at the Stade Vélodrome.
The supporters even sang the song which was reserved for the one who is considered by many to be a symbol of the Marseille club.
From the 23rd minute, the former OM goalkeeper intervened in front of Nuno Tavares, pushing the ball to the ground.
The Rennais, who were playing in a compact and very organized block, tried their luck on the counterattack and opened the scoring, after a good combination between Traoré and Terrier on the right side (25th).
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– Prime Video Sport France (@PVSportFR) September 18, 2022
In the second period, Alexis Sanchez's teammates wanted to push for a long time to find the fault thanks to the immense activity on the left side of Nuno Tavares, but the Portuguese was not very precise on his crosses (47, 54, 56th).
The light finally came from Mattéo Guendouzi (52nd) on a corner.
The two teams then slowed down and settled for a draw.
The player: Mattéo Guendouzi
The Marseille midfielder has gone from executioner to saviour.
Unlucky scorer against his camp in the first period on a cross from Traoré (25th), the French international then equalized on a corner kick taken by Jordan Veretout, his first achievement of the season in Ligue 1.
Indefatigable, Guendouzi was the centerpiece of the Marseille pressing and did not hesitate to project himself quickly forward to outnumber the offensive phases.
He was then replaced by Dimitri Payet 20 minutes from the end of the match.
The number: 200
Against Olympique de Marseille, Rennes captain Hamari Traoré played his 200th Ligue 1 match (33 with Reims, then 166 with SRFC).