TOPS
The entire Rennes team was exceptional but the former Nantes player transcended his teammates from the first minute of the match. The midfielder scored the fastest goal in the history of Stade Rennes in the European Cup. 55 seconds into the game and Blas sends a sublime volley into the Israeli net. Not at his best level since his arrival in Rennes this summer, he was the metronome of the game and the Breton offensive festival this Thursday evening. A masterclass from the native of Colombes.
Stade Rennes’ top scorer since the start of the season (3 goals) was untenable on his left side. The Moroccan pierced the Maccabi defense on numerous occasions. The left winger was the creator of many chances for his team until his exit in the 73rd minute of play.
The pair composed of Benjamin Bourigeaud and Nemanja Matic was perfect. Determined, the experienced Matic used his imposing physique to recover a lot of balls. A real rock who took a lot of work out of his defense. The former Manchester United player was also perfect in the restarts, like his friend Benjamin Bourigeaud. The Frenchman was very fair in his passes and his interventions. His volume of play was impressive. The association of the two midfielders was the backbone of this magnificent Rennes team.
FLOPS
Like the rest of the team, the Maccabi Haifa midfielder was unable to do anything against the Rennes fury. Jaber and Show could not show any resistance. There was a huge gap between the midfielders of the two teams.
Disastrous defense of Maccabi Haifa this Thursday evening. Sean Goldberg and Abdoulaye Seck were the foils for the Rennes attackers. They were unable to do anything in the face of the Breton attacks. The Maccabi Haifa defenders appeared to be amateurs against the Rouge et Noir. There is absolutely nothing to say about their matches.
