(Ligue 1 2023/2024): Highlights RC LENS - RENNAIS FC

Sunday night's matchday 2 closer saw Lens back in front of their home fans and looking to make amends after an opening day defeat to Brest. Franquez's men taking on Rennes, who led the standings after last week's games after a 5-1 thrashing of Metz. And Lens, right off the blocks, had to put force to David Machado on the edge of the box and the wing-back with an emphatic first-time finish past Steve Mandanda. The Colombian involved in 5 goals in his last 8 appearances in Liga Uber Eats and already on 2 strikes for the campaign. Lens keeping the pressure on and coming close to doubling their lead. As the visitors' back line is caught out by a ball over the top for Sutoka. Fulgini unable to beat Mandanda though. Bruno Genesio's men managed to weather the storm but were unable to get a shot away across the first half. And Rennes instantly showing a more incisive edge on their return from the break. As Arnaud Kalimwendo is taken down by Kevin Danso and the referee points to the spot. And it's none other than Benjamin Bourdieu on spot-kick duties. The former last man confidently dispatching his penalty past Brice Zamba. But keeping the celebrations muted against his former club. Angelo Fulgini setting off down the right for Lens looking to give his side the lead again. He sends it into the middle. It's picked up by Andy Duff and the midfielder's shot is deflected and then tipped onto the bar by Steve Mandanda. The former French international's shot stopper showing he can still step up in the big moments at 38. And it's another veteran in Nemanja Matic who came close to winning it for Rennes. With a stinging shot. Brice Zamba with a right-handed save before keeping out Kalimwendo's follow-up with his left. And it ends all square between two of the league's most exciting teams. As Bruno Geneser's men claim a draw against the odds. The hosts are made to rue their missed chances across the game. But the last faithful will be hoping Elie Wahy's arrival can give their team a clinical edge in front of goal again. The former Montpellier man having been unveiled before the game at his new stadium.