Olympiacos secures a goalless draw against Rennes in the Europa League

On November 4, 2026, Olympiacos played to a 0-0 draw against Rennes at Roazhon Park in France during the fourth round of the Europa League's league phase. Despite maintaining a rotational squad, the Greek side managed to remain unbeaten in the competition, reaching a total of 10 points and securing a leading position in the standings. Key players for the Piraeus club included Ortega in goal and a midfield pairing of Hezze and Puerta, while the team's defensive efforts effectively stifled Rennes, who had not failed to score at home in European competition since October 2019.

Rennes suffered a significant blow before the match as their top scorer, Esteban Lepol, remained sidelined with an ankle injury sustained on October 18. The match was characterized by strategic caution from Olympiacos manager Imanol Alguacil, who rotated his squad to manage player fitness. This decision was largely driven by the team's upcoming derby against PAOK scheduled for November 8 in the Greek Super League.

Following this result, Olympiacos has solidified its path toward the competition's top eight, which guarantees a direct spot in the round of 16. The medical staff is currently evaluating the condition of defender Manolis Saliakas, who exited the Rennes match after receiving a knock. The team is now shifting its focus to the domestic league and its next European fixture against AC Milan on November 26.