The French Ligue 1 match between Marseille and Rennes ended in a thrilling draw on Saturday evening, as both teams battled it out for the bragging rights in one of the most competitive leagues in Europe.

The match was full of action from start to finish, with both sides showing great skill and determination. However, it was Marseille who were the more dominant side in the first half, creating numerous chances to score but failing to convert them into goals.

In the second half, things changed as Rennes took control of the game, and they created several opportunities to score. However, their efforts were thwarted by goalkeeper Steve Mandanda, who made several crucial saves to keep his team in the game.

It was Marseille who finally broke the deadlock in the 84th minute, thanks to a well-taken goal by Moussa Dembélé. The winger scored a powerful shot that went past Rennes' goalkeeper, and the goal proved to be decisive in securing a vital point for the home side.

However, there was controversy in the final moments of the match when a penalty was awarded to Rennes following a handball by Marseille's Benjamin Mendy. But the decision was controversially overturned by the referee, leaving the match level at 1-1.

Despite the draw, both teams will be pleased with their performances, as they continue to battle it out for the top spot in the league table. Marseille have now drawn two consecutive matches, while Rennes remain in third place, just one point behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain.

Overall, this was a thrilling match that showcased the best of French football, with both sides putting in impressive displays throughout. It remains to be seen whether either team can take advantage of their recent draws and push themselves up the table in the coming weeks.