Sturm Graz were sent back to the Europa League after failing in the third preliminary round of the Champions League against Fenerbahçe, beaten 2-0 in Istanbul then 1-0 at home. Vice-champion of Austria last season, Fabio Ingolitsch’s club occupies fourth place with eleven points in six days. It remains on a prestigious success, 2-1 against the leader LASK last Sunday, with goals from Gizo Mamageishvili and Oumar Diakité. Only one defeat appears on his record, conceded in Vienna against Rapid.
Stade Rennais approaches this European entry on a series of three consecutive victories in the championship. The Bretons have ten points in four days and remain on three consecutive victories: 3-2 against Le Mans, 2-1 in Angers, then 1-0 against Olympique de Marseille on September 11, with an achievement from Adrien Thomasson. They opened their season with a 2-2 draw against Paris Saint-Germain. Esteban Lepaul, scorer of three goals, is Rennes’ best scorer. Sixth in Ligue 1 with 59 points last season, the club won their ticket to the Europa League thanks to their league ranking. Franck Haise brought in Eliezer Mayenda and Charlie Cresswell.
Sturm Graz-Rennes broadcast: at what time and on which channel to watch the match?
The Sturm Graz – Rennes match, counting for the first day of the league phase of the Europa League, is scheduled for Wednesday September 16 at 9:00 p.m. and broadcast on CANAL+ LIVE 2. Kick-off will be given at the Merkur Arena in Graz.
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