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Steve Mandanda has caught up well
No doubt, the former Marseillais is at fault on the opener of José Fonte (16th).
But he was able to raise his head and stay focused, and that's perhaps what makes great goalkeepers.
He made five decisive saves in the second half and thus appeared as the great architect of Stade Rennais' happy draw on the lawn of Losc (1-1).
José Fonte, decisive in both surfaces
By scoring this Sunday, the Portuguese defender became the oldest scorer in the five major leagues, ahead of a certain… Cristiano Ronaldo.
At 39, he continues to be a taulier des Dogues.
If he went for his goal, he also defended very well, reducing Arnaud Kalimuendo and Amine Gouiri to silence.
Rennes no longer knows how to lose
Yes, the Rennais were ultra-dominated and were very far from being able to win on the lawn of Lille.
But they didn't lose, and that resilience is a strength.
Here they are, chaining a sixteenth consecutive match without defeat, in all competitions.
This draw point allows them to cling to the Ligue 1 podium.
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Jonathan David, lost efficiency
Lille failed to make the break in the first half before failing to regain the lead in the second, and Jonathan David is not innocent in history.
The Canadian remained silent for the third consecutive day despite numerous hot situations in front of goal.
Not to mention "Jonathan David dependency", Paulo Fonseca and Lille will seek to regain the effectiveness of their scorer to hope to climb even higher in the standings.
Lille's lack of success
The Mastiffs have touched the amounts twelve times this season, a record in the five major championships.
This Sunday, they found three times the amounts of Steve Mandanda.
Bad luck that will end up turning in their favor as Paulo Fonseca's men play an enticing and forward-looking game.
Flavien Tait didn't show much
Like his midfield teammates, the former Angevin took on the water.
Replaced in the 59th minute by Lovro Majer after being ghostly.