The two clubs, seventh and eighth in L1, are on the verge of qualifying places for a European Cup next season, while the final sprint is launched with nine days to go.
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OM have barely recovered from their emotions from the Europa League and their qualification, not without trembling in the quarter-finals, that the fight for a continental place is once again at stake, Sunday March 17. The Marseillais travel to Rennes in a direct confrontation between Top 6 contenders. The Phocéens have three consecutive successes in Ligue 1 and can stay on the right track with Lens, Nice and Lille. Jean-Louis Gasset’s men will count in particular on their man in form, Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, author of five goals in the last three days.
For the Rennais and their goalkeeper, formerly of OM, Steve Mandanda, the situation is simple. A victory on Sunday and they would return to the level of their opponent, getting back into the race after three games without a victory in the league. Stade Rennais will be able to remember the Coupe de France fondly, when Marseille lost on penalties in the 6th round at the end of January. Their hopes of a place in the European Cup next season will perhaps end there.
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