{"id":292194,"date":"2023-12-14T20:52:35","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T19:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/a-octavos-con-oficio-y-sin-preambulos-2-3\/"},"modified":"2023-12-14T21:13:31","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T20:13:31","slug":"into-the-round-of-16-in-a-non-stop-match-2-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/into-the-round-of-16-in-a-non-stop-match-2-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Into the round of 16 in a non-stop match (2-3)"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal win in France to claim top spot in Europa League Group F"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Top of the group in Europe! Villarreal beat Stade Rennais (2-3) in France and booked a direct ticket to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League, thus avoiding playing the play-off round in February against the teams that dropped out of the Champions League group stage."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The team from Vila-Rral went into the final matchday in second place in Group F of the UEFA Europa League. After drawing 0-0 at home to Maccabi Haifa, the Submarine only needed a win in France to snatch top spot from Stade Rennais and avoid the play-off round against the teams that dropped out of the Champions League."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To play in Rennes, Marcelino chose to field an attacking starting eleven, with the presence of attacking players such as Alex Sorloth, Gerard Moreno, \u00c1lex Baena and Ilias Akhomach."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In the early stages of the match, the French side had the lion\u2019s share of possession, circulating the ball in their opponents\u2019 half. However, they were unable to create any dangerous chances. The Yellows kept their defensive structure tidy and looked to force Rennes to make mistakes in order to attack the spaces behind their defence."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The game picked up pace in the final stretch of the first half. In the 35th minute, Gerard Moreno gave Villarreal the lead with an unassailable goal from the penalty spot. The Catalan striker made no mistake from 12 yards after a penalty was awarded for Belocian\u2019s clear stamp on \u00c1lex Baena."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Incomprehensibly, during the goal celebrations, the referee cautioned Gerard for his traditional celebration to the camera. This sparked the anger of the Yellows, who, as a result of the confusion, conceded the equaliser a few seconds later. Assignon made it 1-1 from kick-off. The Frenchman surprised everyone with a quick run behind the yellow defence. He arrived in the area with a precise control, cut back past his marker and beat Reina with a shot from a tight angle."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Five minutes before half-time, \u00c1lex Baena was fouled in the opposition box. The VAR called the referee to review the action and dispense justice. Incomprehensibly, there was no caution for Assignon and no penalty for Villarreal."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"At the start of the second half, Villarreal came close to a second goal. \u00c1lex Baena was unsuccessful in a one-on-one with Mandanda. The player from Almeria received a fantastic pass from Dani Parejo in the box and tried to surprise the French goalkeeper with a lob, which hit the keeper\u2019s body."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the warning from the midfielder, the long-awaited goal finally arrived. Ilias Akhomach broke into space, led the ball on the counter-attack, and as he entered the box, he dribbled his way past Belocian before firing the ball into the back of the net with a cross-shot. Villarreal were briefly top of the group in France."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In the 79th minute, Blas made it 2-2 with a low shot from the edge of the box. Villarreal were second in the group\u2026 for a few seconds. Because the Submarine gave no respite. As Rennes had done in the first half, Marcelino\u2019s men responded to the home side\u2019s goal with a fantastic strike from Parejo, who finished with great skill after an excellent one-two with \u00c1lex Baena."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Assignon made it 3-3 with a last-gasp equaliser, but it was disallowed for an infringement by Le F\u00e9e in the build-up to the goal. With a bit of suspense at the end, the Submarine secured first place and a place in the last 16 of the Europa League."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Line-ups"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Stade Rennais FC: Mandanda; Assignon, Wooh, Belocian, Theate; Bourigeaud (Blas, m. 55), Le F\u00e9e, Matic, Nagida; Yildirim, Terrier (Kalimuendo, m. 84)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Reina; Foyth (R. Terrats. m. 48), R. Albiol, Gabbia, A. Alti; I. Akhomach (Coquelin, m. 73), Capoue (J. Cuenca. m. 86), Parejo, \u00c1lex B.; Gerard (Brereton D\u00edaz, m. 86), Sorloth (A. J. Morales, m. 73)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 0-1. Min. 36: Gerard. 1-1. Min. 37: Assignon. 1-2. Min. 63: I. Akhomach. 2-2. Min. 79: Blas. 2-3. Min. 81: Parejo."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Atilla Karaoglan. Booked: Wooh, Bourigeaud, Belocian, Mandanda (Stade Rennais); R. Albiol, Gerard, Parejo (Villarreal CF)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Matchday information: Match between Stade Rennais FC and Villarreal CF, corresponding to Matchday 6 of the UEFA Europa League group stage, at Roazhon Park."},{"type":"video","kind":"iframe","url":"https:\/\/widgets.besoccerapps.com\/scripts\/widgets?type=match_detail&match=555960&season=2024&flag=escudo&style=villarreal","poster":""}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"Villarreal win in France to claim top spot in Europa League Group F Top of the group in Europe! Villarreal beat Stade Rennais (2-3) in France and booked a direct ticket to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League, thus avoiding playing the play-off round in February against the teams that dropped out of the Champions League group stage. The team from Vila-Rral went into the final matchday in second place in Group F of the UEFA Europa League. After drawing 0-0 at home to Maccabi Haifa, the Submarine only needed a win in France to snatch top spot from Stade Rennais and avoid the play-off round against the teams that dropped out of the Champions League. To play in Rennes, Marcelino chose to field an attacking starting eleven, with the presence of attacking players such as Alex Sorloth, Gerard Moreno, \u00c1lex Baena and Ilias Akhomach. In the early stages of the match, the French side had the lion\u2019s share of possession, circulating the ball in their opponents\u2019 half. However, they were unable to create any dangerous chances. The Yellows kept their defensive structure tidy and looked to force Rennes to make mistakes in order to attack the spaces behind their defence. The game picked up pace in the final stretch of the first half. In the 35th minute, Gerard Moreno gave Villarreal the lead with an unassailable goal from the penalty spot. The Catalan striker made no mistake from 12 yards after a penalty was awarded for Belocian\u2019s clear stamp on \u00c1lex Baena. Incomprehensibly, during the goal celebrations, the referee cautioned Gerard for his traditional celebration to the camera. This sparked the anger of the Yellows, who, as a result of the confusion, conceded the equaliser a few seconds later. Assignon made it 1-1 from kick-off. The Frenchman surprised everyone with a quick run behind the yellow defence. He arrived in the area with a precise control, cut back past his marker and beat Reina with a shot from a tight angle. Five minutes before half-time, \u00c1lex Baena was fouled in the opposition box. The VAR called the referee to review the action and dispense justice. Incomprehensibly, there was no caution for Assignon and no penalty for Villarreal. At the start of the second half, Villarreal came close to a second goal. \u00c1lex Baena was unsuccessful in a one-on-one with Mandanda. The player from Almeria received a fantastic pass from Dani Parejo in the box and tried to surprise the French goalkeeper with a lob, which hit the keeper\u2019s body. After the warning from the midfielder, the long-awaited goal finally arrived. Ilias Akhomach broke into space, led the ball on the counter-attack, and as he entered the box, he dribbled his way past Belocian before firing the ball into the back of the net with a cross-shot. Villarreal were briefly top of the group in France. In the 79th minute, Blas made it 2-2 with a low shot from the edge of the box. Villarreal were second in the group\u2026 for a few seconds. Because the Submarine gave no respite. As Rennes had done in the first half, Marcelino\u2019s men responded to the home side\u2019s goal with a fantastic strike from Parejo, who finished with great skill after an excellent one-two with \u00c1lex Baena. Assignon made it 3-3 with a last-gasp equaliser, but it was disallowed for an infringement by Le F\u00e9e in the build-up to the goal. With a bit of suspense at the end, the Submarine secured first place and a place in the last 16 of the Europa League. Line-ups Stade Rennais FC: Mandanda; Assignon, Wooh, Belocian, Theate; Bourigeaud (Blas, m. 55), Le F\u00e9e, Matic, Nagida; Yildirim, Terrier (Kalimuendo, m. 84). Villarreal CF: Reina; Foyth (R. Terrats. m. 48), R. Albiol, Gabbia, A. Alti; I. Akhomach (Coquelin, m. 73), Capoue (J. Cuenca. m. 86), Parejo, \u00c1lex B.; Gerard (Brereton D\u00edaz, m. 86), Sorloth (A. J. Morales, m. 73). Goals: 0-1. Min. 36: Gerard. 1-1. Min. 37: Assignon. 1-2. Min. 63: I. Akhomach. 2-2. Min. 79: Blas. 2-3. Min. 81: Parejo. Referee: Atilla Karaoglan. Booked: Wooh, Bourigeaud, Belocian, Mandanda (Stade Rennais); R. Albiol, Gerard, Parejo (Villarreal CF). Matchday information: Match between Stade Rennais FC and Villarreal CF, corresponding to Matchday 6 of the UEFA Europa League group stage, at Roazhon Park.","headings":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal win in France to claim top spot in Europa League Group F"}],"buttons":[],"images":[],"counts":{"blocks":19,"headings":1,"texts":17,"buttons":0,"images":0}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"Villarreal win in France to claim top spot in Europa League Group F","text":"Villarreal win in France to claim top spot in Europa League Group F Top of the group in Europe! Villarreal beat Stade Rennais (2-3) in France and booked a direct ticket to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League, thus avoiding playing the play-off round in February against the teams that dropped out of the Champions League group stage. The team from Vila-Rral went into the final matchday in second place in Group F of the UEFA Europa League. After drawing 0-0 at home to Maccabi Haifa, the Submarine only needed a win in France to snatch top spot from Stade Rennais and avoid the play-off round against the teams that dropped out of the Champions League. To play in Rennes, Marcelino chose to field an attacking starting eleven, with the presence of attacking players such as Alex Sorloth, Gerard Moreno, \u00c1lex Baena and Ilias Akhomach. In the early stages of the match, the French side had the lion\u2019s share of possession, circulating the ball in their opponents\u2019 half. However, they were unable to create any dangerous chances. The Yellows kept their defensive structure tidy and looked to force Rennes to make mistakes in order to attack the spaces behind their defence. The game picked up pace in the final stretch of the first half. In the 35th minute, Gerard Moreno gave Villarreal the lead with an unassailable goal from the penalty spot. The Catalan striker made no mistake from 12 yards after a penalty was awarded for Belocian\u2019s clear stamp on \u00c1lex Baena. Incomprehensibly, during the goal celebrations, the referee cautioned Gerard for his traditional celebration to the camera. This sparked the anger of the Yellows, who, as a result of the confusion, conceded the equaliser a few seconds later. Assignon made it 1-1 from kick-off. The Frenchman surprised everyone with a quick run behind the yellow defence. He arrived in the area with a precise control, cut back past his marker and beat Reina with a shot from a tight angle. Five minutes before half-time, \u00c1lex Baena was fouled in the opposition box. The VAR called the referee to review the action and dispense justice. Incomprehensibly, there was no caution for Assignon and no penalty for Villarreal. At the start of the second half, Villarreal came close to a second goal. \u00c1lex Baena was unsuccessful in a one-on-one with Mandanda. The player from Almeria received a fantastic pass from Dani Parejo in the box and tried to surprise the French goalkeeper with a lob, which hit the keeper\u2019s body. After the warning from the midfielder, the long-awaited goal finally arrived. Ilias Akhomach broke into space, led the ball on the counter-attack, and as he entered the box, he dribbled his way past Belocian before firing the ball into the back of the net with a cross-shot. Villarreal were briefly top of the group in France. In the 79th minute, Blas made it 2-2 with a low shot from the edge of the box. Villarreal were second in the group\u2026 for a few seconds. Because the Submarine gave no respite. As Rennes had done in the first half, Marcelino\u2019s men responded to the home side\u2019s goal with a fantastic strike from Parejo, who finished with great skill after an excellent one-two with \u00c1lex Baena. Assignon made it 3-3 with a last-gasp equaliser, but it was disallowed for an infringement by Le F\u00e9e in the build-up to the goal. With a bit of suspense at the end, the Submarine secured first place and a place in the last 16 of the Europa League. Line-ups Stade Rennais FC: Mandanda; Assignon, Wooh, Belocian, Theate; Bourigeaud (Blas, m. 55), Le F\u00e9e, Matic, Nagida; Yildirim, Terrier (Kalimuendo, m. 84). Villarreal CF: Reina; Foyth (R. Terrats. m. 48), R. Albiol, Gabbia, A. Alti; I. Akhomach (Coquelin, m. 73), Capoue (J. Cuenca. m. 86), Parejo, \u00c1lex B.; Gerard (Brereton D\u00edaz, m. 86), Sorloth (A. J. Morales, m. 73). Goals: 0-1. Min. 36: Gerard. 1-1. Min. 37: Assignon. 1-2. Min. 63: I. Akhomach. 2-2. Min. 79: Blas. 2-3. Min. 81: Parejo. Referee: Atilla Karaoglan. Booked: Wooh, Bourigeaud, Belocian, Mandanda (Stade Rennais); R. Albiol, Gerard, Parejo (Villarreal CF). Matchday information: Match between Stade Rennais FC and Villarreal CF, corresponding to Matchday 6 of the UEFA Europa League group stage, at Roazhon Park.","headings":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal win in France to claim top spot in Europa League Group F"}],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Top of the group in Europe! Villarreal beat Stade Rennais (2-3) in France and booked a direct ticket to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League, thus avoiding playing the play-off round in February against the teams that dropped out of the Champions League group stage."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The team from Vila-Rral went into the final matchday in second place in Group F of the UEFA Europa League. After drawing 0-0 at home to Maccabi Haifa, the Submarine only needed a win in France to snatch top spot from Stade Rennais and avoid the play-off round against the teams that dropped out of the Champions League."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To play in Rennes, Marcelino chose to field an attacking starting eleven, with the presence of attacking players such as Alex Sorloth, Gerard Moreno, \u00c1lex Baena and Ilias Akhomach."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In the early stages of the match, the French side had the lion\u2019s share of possession, circulating the ball in their opponents\u2019 half. However, they were unable to create any dangerous chances. The Yellows kept their defensive structure tidy and looked to force Rennes to make mistakes in order to attack the spaces behind their defence."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The game picked up pace in the final stretch of the first half. In the 35th minute, Gerard Moreno gave Villarreal the lead with an unassailable goal from the penalty spot. The Catalan striker made no mistake from 12 yards after a penalty was awarded for Belocian\u2019s clear stamp on \u00c1lex Baena."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Incomprehensibly, during the goal celebrations, the referee cautioned Gerard for his traditional celebration to the camera. This sparked the anger of the Yellows, who, as a result of the confusion, conceded the equaliser a few seconds later. Assignon made it 1-1 from kick-off. The Frenchman surprised everyone with a quick run behind the yellow defence. He arrived in the area with a precise control, cut back past his marker and beat Reina with a shot from a tight angle."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Five minutes before half-time, \u00c1lex Baena was fouled in the opposition box. The VAR called the referee to review the action and dispense justice. Incomprehensibly, there was no caution for Assignon and no penalty for Villarreal."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"At the start of the second half, Villarreal came close to a second goal. \u00c1lex Baena was unsuccessful in a one-on-one with Mandanda. The player from Almeria received a fantastic pass from Dani Parejo in the box and tried to surprise the French goalkeeper with a lob, which hit the keeper\u2019s body."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the warning from the midfielder, the long-awaited goal finally arrived. Ilias Akhomach broke into space, led the ball on the counter-attack, and as he entered the box, he dribbled his way past Belocian before firing the ball into the back of the net with a cross-shot. Villarreal were briefly top of the group in France."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In the 79th minute, Blas made it 2-2 with a low shot from the edge of the box. Villarreal were second in the group\u2026 for a few seconds. Because the Submarine gave no respite. As Rennes had done in the first half, Marcelino\u2019s men responded to the home side\u2019s goal with a fantastic strike from Parejo, who finished with great skill after an excellent one-two with \u00c1lex Baena."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Assignon made it 3-3 with a last-gasp equaliser, but it was disallowed for an infringement by Le F\u00e9e in the build-up to the goal. With a bit of suspense at the end, the Submarine secured first place and a place in the last 16 of the Europa League."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Line-ups"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Stade Rennais FC: Mandanda; Assignon, Wooh, Belocian, Theate; Bourigeaud (Blas, m. 55), Le F\u00e9e, Matic, Nagida; Yildirim, Terrier (Kalimuendo, m. 84)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Reina; Foyth (R. Terrats. m. 48), R. Albiol, Gabbia, A. Alti; I. Akhomach (Coquelin, m. 73), Capoue (J. Cuenca. m. 86), Parejo, \u00c1lex B.; Gerard (Brereton D\u00edaz, m. 86), Sorloth (A. J. Morales, m. 73)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 0-1. Min. 36: Gerard. 1-1. Min. 37: Assignon. 1-2. Min. 63: I. Akhomach. 2-2. Min. 79: Blas. 2-3. Min. 81: Parejo."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Atilla Karaoglan. Booked: Wooh, Bourigeaud, Belocian, Mandanda (Stade Rennais); R. Albiol, Gerard, Parejo (Villarreal CF)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Matchday information: Match between Stade Rennais FC and Villarreal CF, corresponding to Matchday 6 of the UEFA Europa League group stage, at Roazhon Park."}],"buttons":[],"images":[],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal win in France to claim top spot in Europa League Group F"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Top of the group in Europe! Villarreal beat Stade Rennais (2-3) in France and booked a direct ticket to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League, thus avoiding playing the play-off round in February against the teams that dropped out of the Champions League group stage."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The team from Vila-Rral went into the final matchday in second place in Group F of the UEFA Europa League. After drawing 0-0 at home to Maccabi Haifa, the Submarine only needed a win in France to snatch top spot from Stade Rennais and avoid the play-off round against the teams that dropped out of the Champions League."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To play in Rennes, Marcelino chose to field an attacking starting eleven, with the presence of attacking players such as Alex Sorloth, Gerard Moreno, \u00c1lex Baena and Ilias Akhomach."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In the early stages of the match, the French side had the lion\u2019s share of possession, circulating the ball in their opponents\u2019 half. However, they were unable to create any dangerous chances. The Yellows kept their defensive structure tidy and looked to force Rennes to make mistakes in order to attack the spaces behind their defence."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The game picked up pace in the final stretch of the first half. In the 35th minute, Gerard Moreno gave Villarreal the lead with an unassailable goal from the penalty spot. The Catalan striker made no mistake from 12 yards after a penalty was awarded for Belocian\u2019s clear stamp on \u00c1lex Baena."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Incomprehensibly, during the goal celebrations, the referee cautioned Gerard for his traditional celebration to the camera. This sparked the anger of the Yellows, who, as a result of the confusion, conceded the equaliser a few seconds later. Assignon made it 1-1 from kick-off. The Frenchman surprised everyone with a quick run behind the yellow defence. He arrived in the area with a precise control, cut back past his marker and beat Reina with a shot from a tight angle."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Five minutes before half-time, \u00c1lex Baena was fouled in the opposition box. The VAR called the referee to review the action and dispense justice. Incomprehensibly, there was no caution for Assignon and no penalty for Villarreal."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"At the start of the second half, Villarreal came close to a second goal. \u00c1lex Baena was unsuccessful in a one-on-one with Mandanda. The player from Almeria received a fantastic pass from Dani Parejo in the box and tried to surprise the French goalkeeper with a lob, which hit the keeper\u2019s body."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the warning from the midfielder, the long-awaited goal finally arrived. Ilias Akhomach broke into space, led the ball on the counter-attack, and as he entered the box, he dribbled his way past Belocian before firing the ball into the back of the net with a cross-shot. Villarreal were briefly top of the group in France."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In the 79th minute, Blas made it 2-2 with a low shot from the edge of the box. Villarreal were second in the group\u2026 for a few seconds. Because the Submarine gave no respite. As Rennes had done in the first half, Marcelino\u2019s men responded to the home side\u2019s goal with a fantastic strike from Parejo, who finished with great skill after an excellent one-two with \u00c1lex Baena."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Assignon made it 3-3 with a last-gasp equaliser, but it was disallowed for an infringement by Le F\u00e9e in the build-up to the goal. With a bit of suspense at the end, the Submarine secured first place and a place in the last 16 of the Europa League."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Line-ups"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Stade Rennais FC: Mandanda; Assignon, Wooh, Belocian, Theate; Bourigeaud (Blas, m. 55), Le F\u00e9e, Matic, Nagida; Yildirim, Terrier (Kalimuendo, m. 84)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Reina; Foyth (R. Terrats. m. 48), R. Albiol, Gabbia, A. Alti; I. Akhomach (Coquelin, m. 73), Capoue (J. Cuenca. m. 86), Parejo, \u00c1lex B.; Gerard (Brereton D\u00edaz, m. 86), Sorloth (A. J. Morales, m. 73)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 0-1. Min. 36: Gerard. 1-1. Min. 37: Assignon. 1-2. Min. 63: I. Akhomach. 2-2. Min. 79: Blas. 2-3. Min. 81: Parejo."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Atilla Karaoglan. Booked: Wooh, Bourigeaud, Belocian, Mandanda (Stade Rennais); R. 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After drawing 0-0 at home to Maccabi Haifa, the Submarine only needed a win in France to snatch top spot from Stade Rennais and avoid the play-off round against the teams that dropped out of the Champions League. To play in Rennes, Marcelino chose to field an attacking starting eleven, with the presence of attacking players such as Alex Sorloth, Gerard Moreno, \u00c1lex Baena and Ilias Akhomach. In the early stages of the match, the French side had the lion\u2019s share of possession, circulating the ball in their opponents\u2019 half. However, they were unable to create any dangerous chances. The Yellows kept their defensive structure tidy and looked to force Rennes to make mistakes in order to attack the spaces behind their defence. The game picked up pace in the final stretch of the first half. In the 35th minute, Gerard Moreno gave Villarreal the lead with an unassailable goal from the penalty spot. The Catalan striker made no mistake from 12 yards after a penalty was awarded for Belocian\u2019s clear stamp on \u00c1lex Baena. Incomprehensibly, during the goal celebrations, the referee cautioned Gerard for his traditional celebration to the camera. This sparked the anger of the Yellows, who, as a result of the confusion, conceded the equaliser a few seconds later. Assignon made it 1-1 from kick-off. The Frenchman surprised everyone with a quick run behind the yellow defence. He arrived in the area with a precise control, cut back past his marker and beat Reina with a shot from a tight angle. Five minutes before half-time, \u00c1lex Baena was fouled in the opposition box. The VAR called the referee to review the action and dispense justice. Incomprehensibly, there was no caution for Assignon and no penalty for Villarreal. At the start of the second half, Villarreal came close to a second goal. \u00c1lex Baena was unsuccessful in a one-on-one with Mandanda. The player from Almeria received a fantastic pass from Dani Parejo in the box and tried to surprise the French goalkeeper with a lob, which hit the keeper\u2019s body. After the warning from the midfielder, the long-awaited goal finally arrived. Ilias Akhomach broke into space, led the ball on the counter-attack, and as he entered the box, he dribbled his way past Belocian before firing the ball into the back of the net with a cross-shot. Villarreal were briefly top of the group in France. In the 79th minute, Blas made it 2-2 with a low shot from the edge of the box. Villarreal were second in the group\u2026 for a few seconds. Because the Submarine gave no respite. As Rennes had done in the first half, Marcelino\u2019s men responded to the home side\u2019s goal with a fantastic strike from Parejo, who finished with great skill after an excellent one-two with \u00c1lex Baena. Assignon made it 3-3 with a last-gasp equaliser, but it was disallowed for an infringement by Le F\u00e9e in the build-up to the goal. With a bit of suspense at the end, the Submarine secured first place and a place in the last 16 of the Europa League. Line-ups Stade Rennais FC: Mandanda; Assignon, Wooh, Belocian, Theate; Bourigeaud (Blas, m. 55), Le F\u00e9e, Matic, Nagida; Yildirim, Terrier (Kalimuendo, m. 84). Villarreal CF: Reina; Foyth (R. Terrats. m. 48), R. Albiol, Gabbia, A. Alti; I. Akhomach (Coquelin, m. 73), Capoue (J. Cuenca. m. 86), Parejo, \u00c1lex B.; Gerard (Brereton D\u00edaz, m. 86), Sorloth (A. J. Morales, m. 73). Goals: 0-1. Min. 36: Gerard. 1-1. Min. 37: Assignon. 1-2. Min. 63: I. Akhomach. 2-2. Min. 79: Blas. 2-3. Min. 81: Parejo. Referee: Atilla Karaoglan. Booked: Wooh, Bourigeaud, Belocian, Mandanda (Stade Rennais); R. Albiol, Gerard, Parejo (Villarreal CF). 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After drawing 0-0 at home to Maccabi Haifa, the Submarine only needed a win in France to snatch top spot from Stade Rennais and avoid the play-off round against the teams that dropped out of the Champions League. To play in Rennes, Marcelino chose to field an attacking starting eleven, with the presence of attacking players such as Alex Sorloth, Gerard Moreno, \u00c1lex Baena and Ilias Akhomach. In the early stages of the match, the French side had the lion\u2019s share of possession, circulating the ball in their opponents\u2019 half. However, they were unable to create any dangerous chances. The Yellows kept their defensive structure tidy and looked to force Rennes to make mistakes in order to attack the spaces behind their defence. The game picked up pace in the final stretch of the first half. In the 35th minute, Gerard Moreno gave Villarreal the lead with an unassailable goal from the penalty spot. The Catalan striker made no mistake from 12 yards after a penalty was awarded for Belocian\u2019s clear stamp on \u00c1lex Baena. Incomprehensibly, during the goal celebrations, the referee cautioned Gerard for his traditional celebration to the camera. This sparked the anger of the Yellows, who, as a result of the confusion, conceded the equaliser a few seconds later. Assignon made it 1-1 from kick-off. The Frenchman surprised everyone with a quick run behind the yellow defence. He arrived in the area with a precise control, cut back past his marker and beat Reina with a shot from a tight angle. Five minutes before half-time, \u00c1lex Baena was fouled in the opposition box. The VAR called the referee to review the action and dispense justice. Incomprehensibly, there was no caution for Assignon and no penalty for Villarreal. At the start of the second half, Villarreal came close to a second goal. \u00c1lex Baena was unsuccessful in a one-on-one with Mandanda. The player from Almeria received a fantastic pass from Dani Parejo in the box and tried to surprise the French goalkeeper with a lob, which hit the keeper\u2019s body. After the warning from the midfielder, the long-awaited goal finally arrived. Ilias Akhomach broke into space, led the ball on the counter-attack, and as he entered the box, he dribbled his way past Belocian before firing the ball into the back of the net with a cross-shot. Villarreal were briefly top of the group in France. In the 79th minute, Blas made it 2-2 with a low shot from the edge of the box. Villarreal were second in the group\u2026 for a few seconds. Because the Submarine gave no respite. As Rennes had done in the first half, Marcelino\u2019s men responded to the home side\u2019s goal with a fantastic strike from Parejo, who finished with great skill after an excellent one-two with \u00c1lex Baena. Assignon made it 3-3 with a last-gasp equaliser, but it was disallowed for an infringement by Le F\u00e9e in the build-up to the goal. With a bit of suspense at the end, the Submarine secured first place and a place in the last 16 of the Europa League. Line-ups Stade Rennais FC: Mandanda; Assignon, Wooh, Belocian, Theate; Bourigeaud (Blas, m. 55), Le F\u00e9e, Matic, Nagida; Yildirim, Terrier (Kalimuendo, m. 84). Villarreal CF: Reina; Foyth (R. Terrats. m. 48), R. Albiol, Gabbia, A. Alti; I. Akhomach (Coquelin, m. 73), Capoue (J. Cuenca. m. 86), Parejo, \u00c1lex B.; Gerard (Brereton D\u00edaz, m. 86), Sorloth (A. J. Morales, m. 73). Goals: 0-1. Min. 36: Gerard. 1-1. Min. 37: Assignon. 1-2. Min. 63: I. Akhomach. 2-2. Min. 79: Blas. 2-3. Min. 81: Parejo. Referee: Atilla Karaoglan. Booked: Wooh, Bourigeaud, Belocian, Mandanda (Stade Rennais); R. Albiol, Gerard, Parejo (Villarreal CF). 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