The French capital, Marseille, was the site of a thrilling encounter between two teams that had their fair share of drama and suspense. The draw for the first leg of the Europa League semi-final took place on Wednesday night at the Stade de France, with both sides attempting to secure a spot in the knockout stages.

On the other hand, it was a different story for the Rennes side as they were looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat against Lyon earlier in the week. Despite being the better team, Rennes fell short in the first half, conceding a late goal to the hosts.

However, it wasn't all bad news for the home side as Guendouzi scored his first goal of the season in the second half. The striker showed incredible skill and vision in the penalty area, making a diving save from keeper Jean-Louis Koury to keep the score level.

It was a tense moment for the crowd, but eventually the game ended in a 1-1 draw. It was a close call, with neither side really having too much control over the outcome. However, the draw was a positive development for Marseille, who will now look to build on their performance against the Rennes side in the next round of the competition.

In conclusion, the draw for the first leg of the Europa League semi-final between Marseille and Rennes was a closely contested affair. While both teams did well in the first half, it was the Rennes side that proved to be the more attacking force. However, the draw was a positive sign for the home side, who will now have a chance to improve their chances of reaching the knockout stages.