After defeating Maccabi Haifa on the first day of the Europa League group stage (3-0), Rennes will have a hard time facing the Spanish team of Villarreal on Thursday evening.
Stade Rennes, still undefeated in Ligue 1 this season and author of a convincing victory in the Western derby on Sunday in Ligue 1 against Nantes (3-1), moves with confidence and as leader of its group of Europa League at Villarreal.
13th in Liga and defeated in Greece 2-0 in their first Europa League match of the season against Panathinaïkós, the Yellow Submarine will try to revive at home against the Bretons.
The match is scheduled for 9 p.m. and will be broadcast on RMC Sport 1. Live commentary will also be available on the Figaro website.