
During the second day of the league phase of the Europa League, Marseille and Rennes struggled to impose their game against Olympiakos and OFI Crete respectively, with missed opportunities and notable offensive difficulties.
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Marseille and Rennes enter matchday two of the Europa League league stage, seeking their first win after mixed results on matchday one.
Bruno Genesio's men are currently struggling to set their pace. Marseille multiplies lateral passes without ever really worrying the opponent.
Aït-Boudlal loses a ball in his camp, which benefits OFI Crete. On a long aerial cross from Nuss, coming from the left, Fountas places a perfect cross header at the penalty spot to deceive Samba.
Szymanski hits this free kick from 20 meters, slightly to the left, but he sends the ball into the top of the Greek wall.
On the right side, Abdallah and Weah combine wonderfully. The second sends a strong cross in front of the goal towards Paixao, at the far post, but the Olympiakos defense clears for a corner.
Stade Rennais, performing well in the championship, is looking for its first victory in the competition after being held to a draw in Graz on the first day (0-0).
Invigorated by its victory last weekend, Marseille intends to continue in this Europa League meeting. Bruno Génésio's men, beaten at Besiktas (4-1) on the first day, are looking for their first success of the season in the competition.
Le Figaro welcomes you to this live dedicated to the second day of the league phase of the Europa League, marked by the matches of OM against Olympiakos and Rennes against OFI Crete.

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During the second day of the league stage of the Europa League, Stade Rennais and Olympique de Marseille struggled to take the lead against OFI Crete and Olympiakos respectively, despite several chances created, including a corner from Nagida which hit the crossbar and a goal from Fountas for OFI Crete.

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