LIVE - Europa League: OM tries against Olympiakos, Rennes gets off to a bad start
Quick Look
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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Why It Matters
Stade Rennais and Olympique de Marseille are playing their second match in the league phase of the Europa League, after respectively a draw in Graz (0-0) and a defeat at Besiktas (4-1) on the first day.
The corner finds Nagida at the penalty spot. With his left foot, he tries to lob Christogeorgos, but the ball crashes onto the crossbar!
Gelson Martins tries his luck from afar, but his shot, too centered, does not worry De Lange, calm about this attempt.
The Rennais are increasing their attacks, but are struggling for the moment to be dangerous, like this corner easily cleared by the Greeks.
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.
Open Questions
- Will Rennes manage to unlock their points counter in this competition?
- Will Marseille be able to react after their heavy setback in Türkiye?
- What tactical adjustments will Bruno Genesio and Bruno Génésio make for the next matches?
