Pulisic too fast
What a 40 meter rush from Pulisic who tries to give Jovic a deep pass but it’s a bit too strong. Fortunately for Rennes…
Florenzi whistled by Rennes supporters
At each throw-in, Alessandro Florenzi takes a lot of time and fakes the touches. This obviously does not please the Breton public.
ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY FOR RENNES!
Things heat up in front of the Milan goal with a feint shot from Gouiri before he follows up with a curling left-foot shot! It’s rejected by Maignan!
Milan is doing well
The least we can say is that the Milan defense is not at all calm. Every Rennes offensive is fire!
MAIGNAN’S REFLECTIVE JUDGMENT!
Another dangerous ball in the area that Kalimuendo takes with a sudden volley! Maignan makes a very lucky reflex save!
Maignan always vigilant
Very good free kick to come for Rennes at the entrance to the area and taken by Bourigeaud. He chooses to put it in front of the goal of Maignan who takes the ball out of his fists!
JOVIC SILENCES ROAZHON PARK!
Milan equalize! Not at all attacked, Reijnders travels 30 meters without opposition and gives Theo Hernandez who crosses with a touch for Jovic’s winning header!
Bennacer shows up
Found on the right of the area, Bennacer works Truffert, hooks and follows with a very powerful strike from the left! It’s repelled by Théate’s head.
Pulisic misses his recovery
Fortunately for Rennes, Pulisic misses a left-footed shot after a caviar from Theo Hernandez!
Truffert impeccable against Pulisic
Adrien Truffert has a big duel to play with the supersonic Pulisic but he steals the ball from him and even gets a six-yarder!
The Rennes are doing well in their match
Carried by a fiery public, the Rennais started this meeting in the best possible way. The Milanese are suffocated at the moment.
THE OPENING OF THE BOURIGEAUD SCORE, THE EXPLOIT IS UNDERWAY!
What a Bourigeaud firecracker! Nice comeback from Rennes with Doué and Santamaria at the helm. Bourigeaud is found at the entrance to the area and the Breton midfielder finds the small opposite net from Maignan!
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE THEATIC TACKLE!
Omari is moved by Lea on an aerial ball and the Portuguese leaves alone to play a duel with Mandanda. Théate comes back from nowhere and tackles Leao perfectly!
Already a big rhythm
In these first minutes, the two teams set a high tempo and did not have a period of observation.
Truffert is narrowly blocked!
Great Rennes offensive with a cross from Doué at the far post! Truffert lacks his control a little but manages to hit and he is blocked!
MANDANDA ALREADY SAVES RENNES!
Huge opportunity for Rennes with Rafael Leao found in the box! His left cross shot is repelled by Mandanda’s foot!
Crazy atmosphere at Roazhon
Since the start of the match, the Rennes supporters have created a crazy atmosphere! Magnificent atmosphere!
THE EXPLOIT OR THE GATE FOR RENNES AGAINST MILAN!
Kick-off of the return play-off between Stade Rennais and AC Milan! Badly beaten at San Siro last week (3-0), Rennes will need a miracle this Thursday at Roazhon Park to hope to see the round of 16 of the Europa League.
The Bretons slapped in the first leg
Against Milan last week, Rennes conceded its biggest defeat (3-0) in all competitions since November 7, 2020 against Paris in Ligue 1 (also 3-0) . We will have to wash away the affront this evening at Roazhon Park.
Sausage patties offered to Milan supporters
Present in Rennes for the Europa League play-off return, AC Milan fans had the opportunity to discover the sausage pancake, a Breton specialty, which was offered to them by Stade Rennais .
>> Sausage patties offered to Milan supporters, our full article here
The very offensive composition of the Bretons to attempt the feat
Julien Stephan adds an attacker compared to the first leg. Bourigeaud is aligned in the middle and Gouiri in the attacking line alongside Doué, Terrier and Kalimuendo. On the Milan side, Olivier Giroud is on the bench.
Renne’s compositions: Mandanda – G.Doué, Omari, Theate, Truffert – Bourigeaud, Santamaria, Doué – Gouiri, Terrier, Kalimuendo
AC Milan lineup: Maignan – Florenzi, Kjaer, Gabbia, Theo Hernández – Musah, Reijnders, Bennacer – Pulisic, Leao – Jovic
Arthur Theate offers three tickets for the match to Rennes supporters
Rennes central defender Arthur Theate quickly found a buyer. At the start of the afternoon, he announced on his X account (ex-Twitter) that he had three tickets remaining to offer for the match against Milan to supporters. Three tickets which were, therefore, allocated in a few minutes.
Stade Rennais distributes its sausage pancakes to Milan supporters
The unusual scene had been awaited since the announcement made a few days ago by Stade Rennais to offer a sausage pancake to each Milanese supporter present in the Breton city. In partnership with the restaurant Léon le Cochon, the club kept its word and distributed “the local specialty” to the Italian fans present this Thursday. Images immortalized, in particular, by a SoFoot journalist on site.
The Rennes group to challenge Milan
Without Mahamadou Nagida, Enzo Le Fée and Fabian Rieder, all injured, Julien Stéphan will trust 22 players for this clash against the Italian giant.
Good morning to everyone and welcome !
The time has come to create the feat for the Bretons this Thursday evening against Milan in the round of 16 second leg of the Europa League. Dominated 3-0 in the first leg, Rennes will have to count on unexpected resources and unfailing support from Roazhon Park to ignite the match as early as possible and make Mike Maignan’s teammates doubt. Kick-off scheduled for 6:45 p.m.!