Sturm Graz 0-0 Stade Rennais: Europa League contest ends goalless

Sturm Graz and Stade Rennais shared a goalless draw in the Europa League after a closely fought match produced few clear-cut chances.

The game was largely decided in midfield, where both sides competed intensely in a tactical and physical battle. Neither team could find the quality needed in the final moments to break the deadlock.

Stade Rennais enjoyed slightly more territory and put together several promising spells of possession, but they were unable to turn that control into sustained pressure or seriously test the Sturm Graz goalkeeper.

The Austrian side tried to disrupt their opponents with an aggressive pressing game and looked to move quickly on the counter-attack. However, a lack of technical accuracy in the final third repeatedly brought their attacks to an end.

The result leaves both teams with little to celebrate in their Europa League group. Stade Rennais secured a point away from home, but their cautious performance will not provide complete reassurance.

Both sides will need to show greater attacking ambition in the next round of matches if they are to give their European campaigns a more positive start.