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Late Penalty Equalizer Secures Draw for PSG Against Rennes

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Paris Saint-Germain faced a dramatic battle at home against Rennes, resulting in a last-minute 1-1 draw in a showdown from Ligue 1 Matchday 23. The match saw Kylian Mbappé substituted in the 65th minute, making way for an intense finale.

The encounter kicked off with Rennes stunning the Parisians with a brilliant goal from Amine Gouiri in the 33rd minute. Gouiri showcased impressive footwork as he weaved through the PSG defense to score with precision using his right foot in the heart of the box, putting his side in the lead.

In a nail-biting turn of events, the 90th minute saw Gonçalo Ramos stepping up for PSG, converting a crucial penalty in the 90’+7 to level the scoreline. Ramos’ clinical finish from the spot salvaged a point for his team in a thrilling finish.

With this draw, Paris Saint-Germain, under the management of Luis Enrique, maintains a commanding position atop the league standings with 54 points. On the other hand, Rennes sits in the seventh spot, just a single point away from European qualification places, boasting 35 points in the season.