Thomasson: Rennes played “real European football” in 0-0

Stade rennais kicked off their Europa League campaign with a 0-0 draw versus Sturm Graz. Despite several clear chances, the match ended goalless, leaving Rennes to weigh regret against a solid performance.

A goalless start

As reported by RMC Sport, Rennes created multiple “real” chances but couldn’t find the breakthrough, so they had to settle for a point in their first appearance in the competition.

Thomasson’s takeaway

Instead of dwelling on the missed opportunities, Adrien Thomasson leaned into what the team got right. In comments relayed by RMC Sport, he said they produced “un vrai match de Coupe d’Europe”, framing the display as genuinely European in spirit and level.

The result gives Rennes a point for the start, even if the feeling is that the win was within reach. The next fixtures will show whether this performance translates into results.