The two French clubs distinguished themselves in the round of 16 first leg of the Europa League. The Canaries went to snatch a precious 1-1 draw on the ground of Juventus Turin while Monaco went to beat Bayer Leverkusen (3-2) thanks in particular to a goal from Krépin Diatta. On the other hand, Rennes lost to Chakhtior Donetsk (2-1) despite a goal from Cameroonian Karl Toko-Ekambi.
Beautiful European evening for Nantes and Monaco
