Rennes stun PSG with a league double as they suffer their first home loss in Ligue 1 since April 2021

In a stunning upset, Rennes has completed a league double over the leaders, Paris St-Germain (PSG), by handing them their first home loss in Ligue 1 since April 2021. Karl Toko Ekambi scored the first goal just before halftime, and Arnaud Kalimuendo added the second only three minutes later, resulting in a 2-0 defeat for PSG. The loss ended PSG’s league-winning streak of 35 games at Parc des Princes. Rennes has become only the third team to defeat PSG twice since Qatar Sports Investments acquired the club in 2011.

In another surprising upset, Marseille ended Reims’ streak of 19 consecutive victories by winning 2-1. Folarin Balogun, who is on loan from Arsenal, gave Reims the lead in the 13th minute. However, Marseille’s Alexis Sanchez scored two goals in the first half, securing the win for his team. Balogun hit the post in added time in the second half, but it was not enough for Reims to avoid the defeat.

PSG’s team is still in the quest for their 11th title in 13 years and is currently seven points ahead of Marseille at the top of the standings. Rennes, on the other hand, is in fifth place, four points behind Monaco in fourth and seven points behind Lens in third.

This latest development in Ligue 1 has shaken up the league, and it remains to be seen how PSG will respond to their first home loss in more than a year. Meanwhile, Marseille and Rennes will be looking to build on their recent successes and climb up the standings.

In conclusion, the recent Ligue 1 matches have provided plenty of excitement and surprises. Rennes has shocked PSG with a league double, Marseille has ended Reims’ winning streak, and the race for the top spot remains open. The upcoming matches are sure to be full of drama and excitement as the teams battle it out for the title.