Juventus and Rennes meet in Europa League with both sides looking to bounce back
Juventus host Rennes at Allianz Stadium in the Europa League league phase, hoping to recover from a 3-0 Serie A defeat to Lazio. Juventus have won both of their European matches so far, while Rennes lost 4-3 to Paris FC domestically after beating OFI Crete. The preview covers team news, lineups and a prediction for the match.
Juventus host Rennes at Allianz Stadium in the Europa League league phase. Juve lost 3-0 to Lazio domestically, raising pressure on Luciano Spalletti, but have won both European games: 5-0 vs NEC Nijmegen and 2-1 at Celta Vigo. Rennes fell 4-3 to Paris FC after beating OFI Crete 2-1 and drawing 0-0 at Sturm Graz.
Francisco Conceicao is out with a dislocated shoulder, joining Kenan Yildiz, Khephren Thuram, Jeff Ekhator, Kamil Grabara and Manuel Locatelli. Kerim Alajbegovic may start; Nick Woltemade could play as the central striker. Rennes miss Esteban Lepaul, with Boulaye Dia possibly joining Ludovic Blas and Issa Soumare. Juventus won both prior meetings, 4-2 on aggregate in the 1999 Intertoto Cup final.
A Juventus win could ease pressure on Spalletti and lift supporters after the Lazio loss, while a Rennes result may boost the French club’s confidence and visibility. The fixture may also draw visitors to Turin, supporting nearby hospitality and transport, and could shape how fans and media discuss both clubs’ European prospects in the coming weeks.