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Stade Rennais

Alidu Seidu is out for the rest of the season, and is joined by Henrik Meister on the sidelines.
Olympique de Marseille

Ruben Blanco, Faris Moumbagna and Valentin Carboni all miss out due to injury.
They are joined by Luiz Felipe and Geoffrey Kondogbia on the sidelines, with Derek Cornelius expected to deputise for the latter.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+7'

That's it for today, Abdelatif Kherradji has blown his whistle and the game is over.
90+6'

A yellow card for bad language! Lorenz Assignon (Rennes) couldn’t remain silent and the result is obvious.
90+5'

The game is interrupted as Seko Fofana (Rennes) is flagged offside.
90+4'

Brice Samba blocks Jonathan Rowe (Marseille)'s effort from the edge of the box.
90+3'

Adrien Truffert (Rennes) floats the ball in from the corner but it's intercepted.
90+2'

The referee gives a yellow card to Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille) for talking back. He must be careful for the remainder of the match.
90+2'

Derek Cornelius (Marseille) picks up a yellow card.
90+2'

The defender bravely blocks the shot from Derek Cornelius (Marseille) inside the box.
90+1'

Lorenz Assignon (Rennes) is penalised after knocking an opponent down.
90

The fourth official shows 6 min. of added time.
89'

Mason Greenwood will be replaced by Bilal Nadir (Marseille).
89'

Lorenz Assignon (Rennes) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Abdelatif Kherradji blows his whistle for a foul.
87'

Jorge Sampaoli has decided to substitute Ludovic Blas and he is replaced by Naouirou Ahamada (Rennes).
87'

The game has come to an end for Christopher Wooh. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Mahamadou Nagida (Rennes).
86'

Referee Abdelatif Kherradji reverses his original decision after the VAR review. There was no infringement and subsequently it’s not a penalty.
85'

Celebrations by Marseille are cut short as the referee signals that the penalty decision will be checked using the VAR. Hopefully it won’t take too long.
83'

Albert Gronbaek (Rennes) probably handled the ball inside the penalty area. PENALTY! Wonderful opportunity to score for Marseille.
83'

The defensive wall stood firm and easily blocked the powerfully hit free kick from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Marseille) on the edge of the box.
82'

Poor challenge! Christopher Wooh (Rennes) is penalised for tripping and Abdelatif Kherradji blows his whistle.
81'

Albert Gronbaek (Rennes) commits a rough challenge and Abdelatif Kherradji blows his whistle for a foul.
80'

Ludovic Blas (Rennes) zig-zags his way into the box and fires the ball towards the middle of the goal, but the goalkeeper makes a great reaction save to stop the effort.
77'

Lorenz Assignon (Rennes) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender.
75'

The linesman raises his flag for offside before Lorenz Assignon (Rennes) heads on.
73'

The total number of attempts is 4:9.
70'

It is time for a substitution. Ulisses Garcia (Marseille) is on for Quentin Merlin.
70'

It's time for a substitution. Jonathan Rowe (Marseille) comes on in place of Neal Maupay.
69'

Jorge Sampaoli has decided to make a change. Albert Gronbaek (Rennes) replaces Amine Gouiri.
68'

The Rennes players are exchanging short passes in an attempt to create a shooting opportunity.
65'

Lorenz Assignon (Rennes) is adjudged offside.
65'

The linesman points to the corner flag, Marseille are going to take it.
64'

Michael Murillo (Marseille) gets inside the box and tries to beat Brice Samba with a measured shot into the bottom right corner, but the keeper is equal to the effort and makes a fine save.
64'

What a wasted opportunity by Luis Henrique (Marseille)! He creates some space for himself inside the penalty box and unleashes a decent strike towards the bottom right corner, but Brice Samba makes an astonishing save to thwart him.
63'

Hans Hateboer (Rennes) commits a foul and is shown a yellow card without any hesitation from the referee.
61'

Mason Greenwood (Marseille) shows good awareness inside the box, but his attempt is stopped by the goalkeeper.
58'

Abdelatif Kherradji blows his whistle. Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille) commits a foul after dangerous play.
56'

Amine Gouiri (Rennes) is offside and the linesman raises his flag.
54'

Marseille are showcasing great team work and neat passing moves.
51'

Derek Cornelius (Marseille) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Abdelatif Kherradji no option but to blow his whistle.
49'

It's a goal! Adrien Rabiot (Marseille) makes it 1:2. He jumped highest to connect with a perfect cross from Mason Greenwood and planted his close-range header into the top right corner. Brice Samba was helpless.
46'

Jorge Sampaoli has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Seko Fofana comes on the pitch for Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes).
46'

The second half gets underway.
45+6'

Abdelatif Kherradji has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
45+5'

The linesman raises his flag. Jordan James (Rennes) is adjudged offside.
45+3'

Abdelatif Kherradji couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Adrien Truffert (Rennes) and blew his whistle.
45+2'

Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.
45

We will have 5 min. of added time.
45'

GOAL! Superb work from Michael Murillo, who plays a vital role in the build-up. He squares it to Mason Greenwood (Marseille), who beats Brice Samba with a brilliant shot into the bottom left corner. 1:1.
43'

Goal! Lorenz Assignon produces a great pass that finds Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes) inside the penalty area, who takes advantage of the situation to rifle a shot into the bottom left corner. 1:0.
42'

Luis Henrique (Marseille) takes the corner which is cleared.
41'

Michael Murillo (Marseille) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
41'

Luis Henrique (Marseille) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.
40'

Marseille are seeing far more of the ball now.
37'

3:3 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams.
36'

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
34'

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
34'

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Marseille) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Abdelatif Kherradji blows for a foul.
33'

Adrien Truffert (Rennes) works the corner short.
32'

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes) takes a penalty kick. The shot goes in the direction of the left post, but Geronimo Rulli reacts superbly and stops it, deflecting the ball onto the woodwork!
31'

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes) is going to take the penalty!
31'

It’s a PENALTY to Rennes after the VAR review!
29'

There's a break in play and referee Abdelatif Kherradji must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier penalty claim by Rennes using VAR. This could be interesting!
28'

Surely that's handball by one of the Marseille players in the box, but the referee just waves play on!
28'

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes) gets inside the box and tries to beat Geronimo Rulli with a measured shot into the right side of the goal, but the keeper is equal to the effort and makes a fine save.
28'

Rennes are showing great team chemistry. They are passing the ball around seamlessly.
25'

Some neat passing and movement from Marseille as they ping around some short passes in order to create a new attacking opportunity.
21'

Adrien Rabiot (Marseille) latches on to an accurate pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a strong shot towards the roof of the net, but his effort is denied by the well positioned keeper with a stunning save.
20'

Valentin Rongier (Marseille) is penalised for holding. Abdelatif Kherradji signals a set piece.
19'

We can have a look at the statistics now, particularly the total attempts – 0:2.
16'

Michael Murillo (Marseille) fires the ball on goal, but his attempt goes well wide of the left post.
15'

Quentin Merlin (Marseille) takes the corner, but one of the defenders reacts well and rises highest to head the ball away.
15'

Mason Greenwood (Marseille) breaks into the penalty area but his shot is blocked.
14'

Adrien Truffert (Rennes) is flagged for offside.
14'

Adrien Rabiot (Marseille) is able to continue to play.
12'

The game is interrupted now, Adrien Rabiot (Marseille) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
12'

Christopher Wooh (Rennes) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Abdelatif Kherradji stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning.
10'

Neal Maupay (Marseille) goes down in the box after a challenge from the defender. Possibly unsighted, the referee just waves play on.
8'

Marseille players are exchanging short passes with one another, waiting for the right moment to beat the opposition's defence.
5'

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent.
2'

Mason Greenwood (Marseille) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Abdelatif Kherradji saw the whole situation.
1'

The first half has just begun.

The players are out and the match is about to start. Marseille will have the kick-off.

The referee of today's match will be Abdelatif Kherradji.

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