# French Ligue 1: Marseille Draws 1-1 with Rennes Despite Guendouzi's Goal Disallowed
In a thrilling encounter between the two top teams in Ligue 1, Marseille and Rennes, both sides found themselves locked at square one after 90 minutes. The match saw a high level of intensity and excitement from the passionate supporters on both ends of the pitch.
Marseille began the game strongly, capitalizing on their superior possession and control. They dominated possession for much of the first half, creating several chances that were not converted into goals. The home team had the better of the early exchanges, with midfielder Guendouzi making some impressive saves to keep his side out of trouble.
On the other hand, Rennes managed to find some rhythm in the second half, capitalizing on Marseille's defensive lapses. In the 68th minute, Rennes finally broke through, with striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring an equalizer. This goal was initially ruled out due to a foul committed by Marseille defender Vincent Aboubakar, but the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) overturned the decision, allowing the goal to stand.
The score remained tied at 1-1 until the final whistle. Both teams showed resilience and determination throughout the match, but it seemed like neither could break through the other's defenses.
Despite the result, this draw is significant for both Marseille and Rennes. For Marseille, it leaves them in sixth place in the table, only four points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain. They will now need to focus on maintaining their form as they look to secure their position in the playoff spots.
For Rennes, the draw keeps them in the race for the Europa League qualification spot. They will now aim to bounce back and continue their upward momentum in the league standings.
With the match ending in a stalemate, both teams have left their fans eagerly awaiting the next round of matches in the French Ligue 1 season.