Twitter explodes as PSG and Lionel Messi fall to shock 2-0 defeat against Rennes
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) lost their first Ligue 1 game of the season, as Lionel Messi tasted defeat for the first time in the French capital against Rennes. Mauricio Pochettino and co were well beaten on the night, as they lost 2-0 away from home ahead of the international break.
PSG's destructive front three of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Messi failed to produce the goods on the night, with the home side turning on the style to record a famous victory. Marco Verratti started his first league game since returning from injury, with the Italian midfielder partnering Idrissa Gueye in the middle of the park.
Messi hit the post with a stunning free-kick in the first half, but that was as close as PSG got, as Rennes took the lead at the stroke of the interval through Gaetan Laborde.
Lionel Messi still waiting for his first Ligue 1 goal for PSG
PSG suffered another crushing blow less than a minute into the second half, as Flavian Tait doubled the home side's lead. Mbappe put the ball into the back of the net in the 68th minute, but the Frenchman's goal was ruled out for offside.
In the closing stages of the game, PSG saw a lot of the ball, but they were unable to break down a stubborn Rennes defense, as the home side held on for a deserved victory. PSG are still first in the Ligue 1 standings with 24 points from nine games, but their first defeat of the season serves as a bit of a reality check ahead of the international break.
As Lionel Messi and the Parisian giants succumbed to an unexpected defeat, here are the best reactions from the game.
A manager who overperforms with less resources than the competition isn't necessarily going to be a hit at a club with the best possible resources and players; Poch is an example of such a manager
Poch no shots on target with that XI out 😭😂 https://t.co/gTecT3E2Hp
Poch trying to coach superstars https://t.co/2XH6ZIJhXm
The quality in PSG's line-up today is absurd. https://t.co/o5eU4vLOWx
PSG without Messi vs PSG with Messi.
PSG has the bottling genes thanks to Messi. https://t.co/ANw1h2RVqp
Lionel Messi was more underrated than we actually thought.
No offense but PSG needs to bench Neymar for a game and see something..
Messi and Mbappe got something we need so see https://t.co/ubgdqk5cPu
Neymar, Mbappe and Messi against Rennes | Highlights 4k | Best front three of all time? | Be afraid Europe!
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Renne’s manager “We are going to beat them”
Rennes Players “But they have Neymar, Mbappe and DiMaria”
Rennes Manager “That’s Where Messi comes In.” https://t.co/MWTHYXVkj7
Pochettino is losing to Rennes with Messi, Neymar & Mbappe all starting no one has said a word https://t.co/80ZubzdiJc
Rennes have gone two-nil up against PSG that has Messi, Mbappe, Neymar and Di Maria. There's only one GOAT, and he's never played for Barcelona.
A team with Messi, Neymar and Mbappe have really had 11 attempts on goal and none of them have been on target 😭
Messi deadarse created 4 big chances but all of neymar Di maria and mbappe decide to cut back to make him score and now they trail. Deserved 👍
Mbappe, Neymar, Messi, Di Maria with a combined total of 0 shots on target vs Rennes after 84 mins of play is shocking.
Messi Neymar Mbappe connecting so well treat to watch, Messi as usual at the center of everything. This is pure football
Gigio, Hakimi, Verratti, Di Maria, Mbappé, Messi and Neymar all starting together. Looks like Christmas just came early.
Messi is the best free kick taker ever, I don't care what you all say 😭 how can every free kick be as dangerous as a penalty kick. 🐐
📸 - Brilliant pass from Messi but it lead to nothing.. https://t.co/cdGEBlcYNr
PSG losing against dembouz cousins and step brothers una
I can’t believe some of you thought PSG would win the Champions League haha
PSG is honestly so thoughtful. They probably know Messi misses Barcelona so they said to themselves, “Let’s perform like Barcelona today so Messi can be happy”. Warra thoughtful club.❤️🥰
Rennes winger Kamaldeen Sulemana (19) has had an erratic start in Ligue 1 but his one-on-one skills, direct dribbling style and technical ability make the Ghanaian a thrilling prospect and that talent has unbalanced PSG throughout and it was his cross that assisted the opener.
In 60 minutes, Lionel Messi has notched up 0.46 Expected Assists for PSG
That's a figure higher than all bar (around) 100 PL players have racked up all season!
The world is not ready for Messi’s October PSG debut, we will feast.
It's a crime that managers like Poch & Ole have super teams at their disposal, even worse is that it includes the 2 greatest players of all time
Poch can't manage a superteam
Poch using the Ole tactic. Super stars and inshalla
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