The UEFA Europa League match between Rennes and AC Milan will take place at Roazhon Park on Thursday at 1:15 pm IST.
AC Milan is close to reaching the Europa League’s last 16 and wants to secure their spot by finishing strong against Rennes on Thursday. They have a three-goal lead from the first leg of their playoff match, making it a tough challenge for Rennes to catch up. Milan comfortably won the first leg, putting Rennes in a difficult position for the return leg at Roazhon Park.
AC Milan comfortably won the first leg against Rennes with Ruben Loftus-Cheek scoring twice and Rafael Leao adding another goal. Loftus-Cheek’s double made him the first Milan player in 17 years to score twice in a European knockout game. Milan dropped from the Champions League to the Europa League playoffs after finishing third in their group. Beating Rennes puts them in a good position to potentially win the Europa League for the first time. Historically, Milan has advanced in European competitions 39 out of 45 times after winning the first leg at home. However, they faced a setback in Serie A with a 4-2 loss to Monza, where Luka Jovic was sent off. With slim chances in Serie A and out of the Coppa Italia, the Europa League might be Milan’s only shot at silverware this season.
Rennes had high hopes after performing well in Group F and entering the playoff in good form. However, their loss at San Siro has made it tough for them to advance to the last 16. They regret finishing second in their group, which led to a challenging playoff match. Despite failing to score in only the second time in 17 Europa League games, Rennes bounced back with a 3-1 win against Clermont in the domestic league. Under coach Julien Stephan, they’ve improved domestically, winning 11 out of 15 games and closing the gap on sixth-placed Lens in Ligue 1. Their next challenge is against league leaders PSG, but Stephan’s focus is on orchestrating a comeback against Milan in the Europa League.
Rennes probable starting lineup: Mandanda, G. Doue, Omari, Theate, Truffert, Bourigeaud, Matusiwa, Santamaria, D. Doue, Gouiri, Terrier
AC Milan probable starting lineup: Maignan, Florenzi, Gabbia, Kjaer, Hernandez, Adli, Reijnders, Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Leao, Giroud
Rennes
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Clermont | 3-1 (W) |
| AC Milan | 0-3 (L) |
| Le Havre | 1-0 (W) |
| Sochaux | 6-1 (W) |
| Montpellier | 2-1 (W) |
AC Milan
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Monza | 2-4 (L) |
| Rennes | 3-0 (W) |
| Napoli | 1-0 (W) |
| Frosinone | 3-2 (W) |
| Bologna | 2-2 (D) |
| Last match- Result | Score |
|---|---|
| AC Milan beat Rennes | 3-0 |
The UEFA Europa League match between Rennes and AC Milan will take place at Roazhon Park on Thursday at 11:15 pm IST.
| Rennes vs AC Milan | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | February 21 |
| Venue | Roazhon Park |
| Kickoff time in France | 6:45 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in Italy | 6:45 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 11:15 pm (Thursday) |
Football fans in France can catch the live action via RMC Sport en direct while those in Italy can watch the match live via DAZN Italia, SKY Go Italia, NOW TV, Sky Sport 253, Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport 4K.
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