Rennes left Graz with a point but not the opening European statement they wanted. A goalless draw against Sturm Graz on Wednesday kept the Bretons steady in their Europa League league-phase debut, while leaving plenty of work under the autumn lights.
Rennes held in Graz as Europa League campaign begins
The 0-0 result in Austria came in the first round of the Europa League league phase. Rennes were unable to find the breakthrough away from home, but still have seven fixtures left to gather the points required for a place in the play-offs or a higher finish in the standings.
Their next assignment offers a chance to turn that first point into momentum. OFI Crete will visit Roazhon Park on 15 October, with kick-off set for 21:00.
European schedule ahead
- Rennes host OFI Crete on 15 October at 21:00.
- The Bretons then travel to Turin to face Juventus on 22 October, with the match starting at 18:45.
- Further league-phase opponents include Olympiakos, NEC Nijmegen and Dinamo Zagreb.
- Rennes finish their schedule against Omonia Nicosia and Sparta Prague, two more opponents they will need to treat with caution.
The draw in Graz has not damaged Rennes’ ambitions, but it has made the home meeting with OFI Crete an early opportunity to take control of their European route.
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