Despite a home victory this evening against AC Milan (3-2, 3-5 on aggregate), Stade Rennais was eliminated from the Europa League in the play-offs. If Benjamin Bourigeaud scored a hat-trick including two penalties, the Rossoneri equalized twice thanks to Luka Jovic and Rafael Leão.
9:10 p.m. – End of live!
Thank you all for following Rennes – AC Milan. Good evening !
9:05 p.m. – Match summary
THE Rennais Stadium is eliminated from the Europa League! Condemned to the feat after a 3-0 defeat in the first leg, the Rennais got the best start in this return play-off at home against AC Milan. With a sublime cross strike at ground level, Benjamin Bourigeaud sounded the revolt (1-0, 11th). More than ten minutes later, the Rossoneri put their heads back together. Théo Hernandez crosses into the box and everyone passes through except Luka Jovic. At the far post, the Serb takes the lead and deceives Steve Mandanda (1-1, 22nd). Until the break, Julien Stéphan’s players did not manage to regain the lead despite a good strike from Kalimuendo and a reflex save from Mike Maignan.
Returning from the locker room, Amine Gouiri and his partners return with better intentions and see their efforts rewarded. Truffert looks for Terrier in the area but he is touched by Kjaer. João Pinheiro does not hesitate and whistles for the penalty. Bourigeaud does not tremble (2-1, 54th). Four minutes later, Rafael Leão took advantage of a disagreement between Omari and Mandanda after winning his duel with Seidu, who had come on. He regained the ball and Mandanda made a save. The ball returns to the Portuguese who equalizes in the empty goal (2-2, 58th). From a harmless free kick, Kalimuendo headed back and found the hand of Luka Jovic. After a VAR check, the Portuguese referee whistles a second penalty. From a counterattack, Bourigeaud scored a hat-trick and allowed the Rennais to win after an end to the match managed by Mike Maignan and the Rossoneri. Stade Rennais is eliminated from the Europa League despite this victory (3-2, 3-5 on aggregate).
9:00 p.m. – Friday draw
Qualified for the round of 16 of the Europa League, the Rossoneri will know their opponent on Friday during the draw.
8:55 p.m. – Place in Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France
Eliminated from the Europa League this evening, Stade Rennais will have to concentrate on Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France at the end of the season. 7th in the championship, the Rennais travel to the Parc des Princes to face PSG on Sunday. They will try to qualify for the last four of the Coupe de France on February 29 against Puy-en-Velay.
20:50 – Avoidable goals
If the Rennes led three times, the Rossoneri equalized twice. In the first half, Théo Hernandez crossed from the left. If Omari, Guéla Doué and Theate passed through, Luka Jovic took the center with his head, deceiving Steve Mandanda. In the second half, Rafael Leão scored Milan’s second goal after a disagreement between Omari and Mandanda. Two avoidable goals for the defense of Stade Rennais.
8:45 p.m. – Bourigeaud joins Yazici!
Author of a hat-trick this evening, Benjamin Bourigeaud is the first player to score a hat-trick against AC Milan in the European Cup since Yusuf Yazici with Lille, on November 5, 2020.
20:42 – Rennes eliminated!
After its victory this evening (3-2) against AC Milan, Stade Rennais is eliminated from the Europa League (3-5 overall). Benjamin Bourigeaud scored a hat-trick including two penalties. Luka Jovic and Rafael Leão scored the Milan goals.
20:38 – Seidu in the stands
While he could cross, Alidu Seidu took an extra touch of the ball before crossing directly into the stands.
20:36 – New corner
On the right wing, Ludovic Bras gets another corner. There is one minute left in added time.
20:35 – Chukwueze on the ground
IF the free kick did nothing, the Rennais restart and Kjaer pushes away a cross from Truffert. Chukwueze falls to the ground after a head-to-head collision with Matusiwa.
20:33 – Free kick for Milan
After a Rennes foul, Théo Hernandez will hit an off-center free kick.
20:32 – Maignan plays with fire
While there are six minutes of added time, Mike Maignan still gains time on his clearance from six meters.
20:31 – Kalimuendo comes up against Maignan
Twenty-five meters away, Arnaud Kalimuendo tries his luck but his shot is too central. Mike Maignan captures in two stages.
20:30 – Maignan deflects for a corner
Shifted to the left side, Ibrahim Salah tries his luck and Mike Maignan diverts for a corner at the last moment.
20:29 – Theate imprecise
In a hurry, the Rennais come out and pass through Theate who crosses but it is imprecise and the ball does not find anyone.
20:28 – Blas imprecise
On the corner, Blas crosses directly into Maignan’s gloves.
8:27 p.m. – Five minutes left to play
The Rennais try to wrap up the end of the match. There are five minutes left before the end of regulation time.
20:26 – Changes on both sides
The Turk Yildirim replaces Gouiri before the corner. On the Milan side, Florenzi gives way to Terracciano.
20:25 – The Milanese can no longer do it
The Rossoneri can no longer get the ball out. Alessandro Florenzi slides past his corner post and concedes the corner kick.
20:24 – Maignan gains time
After a cross from Gouiri, Blas resumes before Maignan recovers the ball. Standing up, the Milanese goalkeeper lets himself fall.
20:22 – Pioli barricade
Yunus Musah gives way to Malick Thiaw.
20:21 – Yellow card for Maignan
After an off-target header from Omari, Mike Maignan was booked for saving time on his six-metre return.
20:20 – New opportunity
Kalimuendo’s attempt is deflected. New corner.
20:19 – Corner for Rennes
On the left, Amine Gouiri combines with Adrien Truffert and tries his luck. His curling shot is blocked by Kjaer.
20:18 – The supporters bring out the smoke bombs
Before the last quarter of an hour, the Breton supporters take out the smoke bombs.