Match report

Arsenal Defeats Rennes 3-0 in Europa League

Arsenal
Arsenal
3–0
FT
Rennes
Rennes
Mar 14, 2019

Arsenal demonstrated a commanding performance, defeating Rennes 3-0 in their UEFA Europa League clash. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was the star of the show, scoring twice and providing an assist, while Ainsley Maitland-Niles added another goal. The win solidifies Arsenal's position in the tournament.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal 3 - 0 Rennes
  • • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored two goals and provided an assist
  • • Ainsley Maitland-Niles netted a goal
  • • Alexandre Lacazette, Aubameyang, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan received yellow cards for Arsenal
  • • Three yellow cards were issued to Rennes players

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Čech (G)
  • 18 Nacho Monreal (D)
  • 6 L. Koscielny (D)
  • 20 S. Mustafi (D)
  • 31 S. Kolašinac (D)
  • 10 M. Özil (M)
  • 8 A. Ramsey (M)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 15 A. Maitland-Niles (M)
  • 14 P. Aubameyang (F)
  • 9 A. Lacazette (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 H. Mkhitaryan
  • 17 A. Iwobi
  • 11 L. Torreira
  • 19 B. Leno
  • 22 Denis Suárez
  • 29 M. Guendouzi
  • 49 E. Nketiah

Rennes

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 40 T. Koubek (G)
  • 3 D. Da Silva (D)
  • 4 Mexer (D)
  • 27 H. Traoré (D)
  • 15 R. Bensebaini (D)
  • 18 H. Ben Arfa (F)
  • 8 C. Grenier (M)
  • 21 B. André (M)
  • 14 B. Bourigeaud (M)
  • 11 M. Niang (F)
  • 7 I. Sarr (M)

Substitutes

  • 23 A. Hunou
  • 12 J. Lea Siliki
  • 1 L. Badiashile
  • 2 M. Zeffane
  • 5 S. Doumbia
  • 22 R. Del Castillo
  • 26 J. Gelin

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    5' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aubameyang · Assist: A. Ramsey
  2. Arsenal
    15' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Maitland-Niles · Assist: P. Aubameyang
  3. Rennes
    18' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    Mexer
  4. Arsenal
    31' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Alexandre Lacazette
  5. Rennes
    55' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    C. Grenier
  6. Rennes
    70' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Grenier · On: A. Hunou
  7. Arsenal
    70' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alexandre Lacazette · On: A. Iwobi
  8. Arsenal
    72' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aubameyang · Assist: S. Kolasinac
  9. Arsenal
    73' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    P. Aubameyang
  10. Arsenal
    77' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Henrikh Mkhitaryan
  11. Rennes
    79' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Andre · On: J. Lea Siliki
  12. Rennes
    81' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    B. Bourigeaud
  13. Arsenal
    87' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ramsey · On: L. Torreira
  14. Rennes
    90' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    H. Traore

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Rennes
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy 75% 71%
Offsides 2 10
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 11
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 449 363
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 1 7
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 337 259
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal took an early lead with goals from Aubameyang and Maitland-Niles within the first 15 minutes, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Aubameyang's second goal in the 72nd minute sealed the victory, despite the caution he received shortly after scoring