Rennes held by Olympiakos but stay unbeaten in Europa League
Rennes drew 0-0 with Olympiakos at Roazhon Park on Wednesday in the Europa League, keeping their unbeaten record in the competition, according to multiple French media reports.
Rennes and Olympiakos shared the points in a goalless draw (0-0) on Wednesday at Roazhon Park, in a match brought forward from the fourth round of the Europa League league phase. The result leaves Rennes unbeaten in the competition, as reported by L'Équipe, Le Figaro, and franceinfo.
A tight contest with few chances
The French side dominated possession for long stretches but created little in front of goal, according to Maxifoot. Olympiakos had more of the ball, but both goalkeepers ensured the score remained blank, noted Placar. The match was originally scheduled for Thursday but was moved to an earlier slot on Wednesday afternoon, as reported by Onze Mondial and But Football Club.
Player ratings and standings
L'Équipe's player ratings highlighted Al-Tamari as a lively presence, while Dia was not very visible. The draw leaves Olympiakos on 10 points and, for now, top of the Europa League standings, according to TuttoMercatoWeb. Rennes, meanwhile, remain unbeaten in the competition, as stressed by So Foot and Sports.fr.
A point gained or dropped?
Foot Mercato described the match as open but poor in chances for the French side, with the Bretons having to settle for a point. But Football Club noted that this was another draw for Rennes, who had previously been held in their earlier Europa League matches. The result extends Rennes' unbeaten run in the competition, a fact confirmed by several sources, including Mundo Deportivo, which titled its report "El Rennes frena al Olympiakos."
