" The Provencals earned a free kick from 30 meters, and Malinovsky approached the ball and hit the crossbar of the Rennes goal with a cannon strike.

Video of Malinovsky's free kickThe only goal in this meeting was scored by Igor Tudor's wards after the break. Matteo Guendouzi brought Marseille victory in the 59th minute.

Note that Malinovsky spent the entire match on the field.. This was his third match for the French club..

Match review Let's add that Rennes is the future rival of Shakhtar Donetsk in the 1/16 finals of the Europa League. Matches between the Pitmen and the Red-Blacks will take place on February 16 and 23.

Marseille are third in the French league with 42 points.. Above are only Lens (44) and PSG (47). Rennes are fifth with 37 points..

Malinovsky's team will play the next match on January 28 against Monaco in the French championship, the day before Rennes will play with Lorient.