The UEFA Champions League football trophy is pictured ahead of the cup round of 16 draw ceremony on December 16, 2019 in Nyon (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images)
Stade Rennais will face Krasnodar at Roazhon Park on Tuesday Oct 20 Here’s all the info you need to watch
The Champions League group stage starts on Tuesday with Stade Rennais hosting Krasnodar at Roazhon Park Tuesday’s game is the rare match between two clubs making their Champions League debut
Stage Rennais qualified for the Champions League after finishing third in the Ligue 1 season cut short by a pandemic Although the Rouge et Noir have no Champions League experience, they have played in the Europa League in the last two seasons The club added Daniele Rugani and Steven Nzonzi to strengthen the club defensively and provide Champions League experience The duo are expected to help a very young and inexperienced team Domestically, Rennes are tied for second in Ligue 1 after seven matches
Since 2014, Krasnodar has been a fixture in European competitions However, this is the first time the Bulls have qualified for the Champions League after knocking out PAOK in the qualifying round Krasnodar finished third in the Russian Premier League last season but has had a disappointing start to the season Despite the third best goal differential in Russia, the Bulls are seventh with 18 points in 11 games Manager Murad Musaev will work with a disadvantaged team digital Tuesday Five players struggle with injuries or positive COVID-19 tests The most notable absence will be French midfielder Remy Cabella, second at the club with four goals
The Champions League match between Stade Rennais and Krasnodar will be broadcast online The live broadcast is available on CBS All Access, which you can access with a subscription
Tuesday will be the first time that Stade Rennais and Krasnodar meet Les Rennais have never played for a Russian club, while Krasnodar has five points in four matches against French clubs
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