Stade Rennais vs FC Metz

Rennes were left frustrated at the Roazhon Park after bottom-of-the-table Metz held them to a goalless draw in Ligue 1 Matchday 27. Despite firing over 19 shots and dominating possession, the hosts simply could not find a way past inspired goalkeeper Pape Sy. Sy was in outstanding form from the start, denying long-range efforts from Valentin Rongier, Sebastian Szymanski, Lilian Brassier, and Mahdi Camara across a one-sided first half. Ludovic Blas came closest for Rennes, rattling the crossbar with a left-footed strike in the 63rd minute. The drama peaked in stoppage time when Anthony Rouault bundled the ball home in the 90+2nd minute, only for the goal to be chalked off for offside after Breel Embolo was flagged in the buildup. The draw leaves Rennes stuck in seventh, three points off the European places, while Metz cling to a precious point at the foot of the table in their increasingly desperate fight against relegation.