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Marseille, Lyon, and Rennes learn Europa League group stage opponents

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Marseille, Lyon, and Rennes learn Europa League group stage opponents
Summary

The draw for the Europa League league phase took place on August 28, 2026, in Monaco. Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais, and Stade Rennais are set to face strong opposition in their respective groups. Marseille will match up against Bayer Leverkusen and face away games at Celtic Glasgow and Beşiktaş. Lyon shares a group with Bayer Leverkusen and will host Crystal Palace, where former coach Pierre Sage will return to France. Rennes will face Italian club Juventus as one of their key fixtures. The league phase runs from September 16, 2026, to January 28, 2027.

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Key Details
  • •The Europa League draw occurred in Monaco on August 28, 2026.
  • •Marseille will play Bayer Leverkusen, Celtic, and Beşiktaş.
  • •Lyon's group includes Bayer Leverkusen and Crystal Palace.
  • •Rennes will compete against Juventus and other teams.
  • •The league phase runs from September 16, 2026, to January 28, 2027.
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Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais and Stade Rennais now know what lies ahead.The draw for the Europa League league phase delivered its verdict this Friday afternoon in Monaco. The three Frenc...

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Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais, and Stade Rennais learnt their opponents for the upcoming UEFA Europa League campaign during Friday’s draw at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.Marseille have ...

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