Still missing Brazil forward Neymar, defending champion Paris Saint-Germain lost 2-1 at Rennes in the French league on Sunday.

PSG, which beat Nimes 3-0 last weekend in the first round, went ahead in the 36th minute when Edison Cavani took advantage of a poor back pass by Rennes defender Damien Da Silva.

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Rennes' M'Baye Niang, third right, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

Still missing Brazil forward Neymar, defending champion Paris Saint-Germain lost 2-1 at Rennes in the French league on Sunday.
Rennes' head coach Julien Stephan, left, celebrates after the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. Rennes won the match 2-1. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

Neymar, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and Barcelona, also missed the Nimes game with PSG coach Thomas Tuchel saying the Brazilian was not fit to play.
PSG's Edinson Cavani applauds spectators after the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. Rennes won the match 2-1. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

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PSG's Thiago Silva gestures after the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. Rennes won the match 2-1. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

Bouanga, who was signed from Nimes last month, almost snatched the winner but the Gabon winger headed narrowly over the bar in stoppage time.
PSG's Kylian Mbappe, right, heads the ball watched by Rennes' Damien Da Silva during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

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PSG's Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring the opening goal during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

PSG's Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring the opening goal during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)
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Rennes' M'Baye Niang, third right, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

Still missing Brazil forward Neymar, defending champion Paris Saint-Germain lost 2-1 at Rennes in the French league on Sunday.

Rennes' head coach Julien Stephan, left, celebrates after the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. Rennes won the match 2-1. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

Neymar, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and Barcelona, also missed the Nimes game with PSG coach Thomas Tuchel saying the Brazilian was not fit to play.

PSG's Edinson Cavani applauds spectators after the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. Rennes won the match 2-1. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

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PSG's Thiago Silva gestures after the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. Rennes won the match 2-1. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

Bouanga, who was signed from Nimes last month, almost snatched the winner but the Gabon winger headed narrowly over the bar in stoppage time.

PSG's Kylian Mbappe, right, heads the ball watched by Rennes' Damien Da Silva during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

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PSG's Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring the opening goal during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

PSG's Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring the opening goal during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

M'Baye Niang leveled with a stunning effort shortly before the interval and Romain Del Castillo was left unmarked to head in what turned out to be the winner early in the second half.

Rennes' M'Baye Niang, third right, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

Rennes' M'Baye Niang, third right, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

Neymar, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and Barcelona, also missed the Nimes game with PSG coach Thomas Tuchel saying the Brazilian was not fit to play.

Neymar became the most expensive player in the world when he moved from Barcelona to PSG for 222 million euros (about $250 million) in 2017. But his two seasons with the French champions have been disappointing compared to the club's huge expectations.

Rennes beat Montpellier 1-0 in its opening match of the season.

Rennes' head coach Julien Stephan, left, celebrates after the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. Rennes won the match 2-1. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

Rennes' head coach Julien Stephan, left, celebrates after the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. Rennes won the match 2-1. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

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Saint-Etienne came from behind to draw 1-1 at home to newly promoted Brest.

New signing Denis Bouanga leveled seven minutes from time, firing home the rebound after his initial shot had been blocked by Brest defender Romain Perraud.

PSG's Edinson Cavani applauds spectators after the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. Rennes won the match 2-1. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

PSG's Edinson Cavani applauds spectators after the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. Rennes won the match 2-1. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

Bouanga, who was signed from Nimes last month, almost snatched the winner but the Gabon winger headed narrowly over the bar in stoppage time.

Julien Faussurier had given Brest the lead on the stroke of halftime. It was a second successive draw for the visitors, who also hit the post in the first period.

Strasbourg drew 0-0 at Reims.

PSG's Thiago Silva gestures after the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. Rennes won the match 2-1. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

PSG's Thiago Silva gestures after the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. Rennes won the match 2-1. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

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PSG's Kylian Mbappe, right, heads the ball watched by Rennes' Damien Da Silva during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

PSG's Kylian Mbappe, right, heads the ball watched by Rennes' Damien Da Silva during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

 PSG's Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring the opening goal during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)

PSG's Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring the opening goal during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain, in Rennes, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP PhotoDavid Vincent)