And Paris fell again. Definitely, this year 2023 does not smile on PSG, which lost for the 2nd time in 3 Ligue 1 matches, in Rennes (1-0).
As in Lens, on January 1, the club from the capital showed little character and cohesion to be up to this new meeting against a team from the top five.
Despite a large possession of the ball (65%), the Parisians had difficulty changing pace against patient and sharp Rennais on the counter, as evidenced by the first two good chances of Kalimuendo (28th) and Gouiri (39th) , well aborted each time by a vigilant Donnarumma.
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Traoré, brave captain
Still dangerous after the break on a free kick from Majer (56th), Stade Rennais ended up opening the scoring with a cross from Truffert towards the other side, Hamari Traoré (1-0, 65th).
Paris then finally woke up.
Entering the hour mark, Mbappé, well launched by Messi, thus missed a big opportunity, alone against Mandanda (69th), while Bernat saw Mandanda divert his shot with a tap (81st).
Two meager opportunities on the balance sheet of this very insufficient PSG.
Far from a champion's face and, even less, from a Champions League contender.
Even without Terrier and Bourigeaud, two important players, the Rennes of Génésio created the exploit and approached the podium.