Juventus vs Rennes Match Guide: Lepaul Blow, Spalletti’s Response
Juventus host Rennes at the Allianz Stadium on Thursday, October 22 (18:45 CEST / 17:45 BST / 12:45 PM ET) for Matchday 3 of the Europa League league phase. Juventus sit top of the standings with six points and a +6 goal difference after wins over NEC and Celta Vigo. Rennes are 13th with four points, unbeaten but having played one fewer convincing European fixture. The subplot: Juventus were beaten 3-0 at home by Lazio on Sunday, and Luciano Spalletti — suspended from the touchline — must engineer an immediate response from a squad stretched thin by injuries.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Juventus vs Rennes |
| Competition | UEFA Europa League, League Phase Matchday 3 |
| Venue | Allianz Stadium, Turin |
| Date | Thursday, October 22, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 18:45 CEST / 17:45 BST / 12:45 PM ET |
| Juventus Manager | Luciano Spalletti (suspended, touchline ban) |
| Rennes Manager | Franck Haise |
Kick-off in other key markets: 22:15 IST (India) and 03:45 AEDT (Friday, Australia).
How to Watch Juventus vs Rennes
Italy
Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport 253 carry the broadcast, with streaming via Sky Go and NOW.
United Kingdom
TNT Sports 5, HBO Max and NOW TV carry the match.
United States
Paramount+ is the primary Europa League streaming destination in the US.
Rest of World (selected)
- France: Canal+ / beIN Sports
- Austria: Stan Sport
- Angola: SuperSport, New World TV
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Team News
Juventus: Injury Crisis Deepens, Conceição Out
Spalletti’s squad is decimated. Francisco Conceição dislocated his shoulder against Lazio and will miss around a month, a “heavy blow” for the Juventus manager. Kenan Yildiz is out until December or January with a fractured metatarsal. Captain Manuel Locatelli faces five to six months out after meniscus surgery. Khephren Thuram remains sidelined, and goalkeeper Kamil Grabara is out for the season with a ruptured cruciate ligament. Edon Zhegrova is suspended.
There is one positive: Jeremie Boga has recovered from the hamstring issue that cost him five matches and is available.
Juventus’s likely shape is a 3-4-2-1: Vicario; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Koopmeiners, Sarr, Cambiaso; Alajbegovic, González; Woltemade. Spalletti is reportedly tempted to pair Kolo Muani and Woltemade from the start for the first time, which would shift the shape toward a two-striker system.
Rennes: Lepaul “Highly Unlikely”
Esteban Lepaul, Ligue 1’s top scorer with seven goals in seven matches, suffered a left ankle injury in Sunday’s 4-3 defeat to Paris FC after completing a hat-trick of penalties. Medical examinations revealed no structural damage, but he remains “very uncertain” for Turin. Franck Haise was blunt: “Knowing him, if he is coming off in added time at 3-3, because he tells me he can’t continue, I don’t see how, on Thursday, he can play”.
If Lepaul misses out, Rennes’ attack loses its focal point. Ludovic Blas and Mohamed Al-Taamari will carry the creative load, with Bryan Reynolds and Charlie Cresswell in the back line.
Star Watch
Randal Kolo Muani — Juventus
Kolo Muani has been involved in five goals (4 goals + 1 assist) in his last five appearances across the Champions League and Europa League. With Conceição out and Yildiz absent, his ability to create something from nothing becomes even more critical. Against a Rennes defence that conceded four goals at Paris FC, Kolo Muani’s movement between the lines is Juventus’s most reliable route to goal.
Ludovic Blas — Rennes
Blas has been Rennes’ creative engine, and he arrives in Turin with a message: “Rennes will come to Turin to win”. With Lepaul doubtful, Blas must deliver both creation and end product. His duel with Weston McKennie in Juventus’s midfield is the individual matchup that decides whether Rennes can sustain pressure or spend the night defending.
Matchup Analysis: History, Form and the Lepaul Question
History is brief but favours Juventus. The clubs have met twice competitively, both legs of the 1999 UEFA Intertoto Cup final. Juventus won 2-0 at home and drew 2-2 away, lifting the trophy 4-2 on aggregate. More broadly, Rennes have lost all four of their away matches against Italian opposition in European competition. Juventus, meanwhile, have won their last four home games in major European competitions, scoring 12 and conceding two.
Form is mixed. Juventus have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five in all competitions; their Europa League form is perfect, but the 3-0 defeat to Lazio exposed defensive fragility on the counter. Rennes have scored nine and conceded 11 across their last five, with four of five going over 2.5 goals — a team that is entertaining but porous.
The tactical fault line is Lepaul’s fitness. With Lepaul, Rennes have a focal point who can hold the ball, bring Blas and Al-Taamari into play, and finish the chances they create. Without him, Haise’s attack becomes more speculative. Juventus, despite their injuries, have Kolo Muani’s form and home advantage against a Rennes side that has never won in Italy. The question is whether Juventus’s patched-up midfield — missing Locatelli, Thuram and Conceição — can control the game enough to keep Rennes from turning it into a transition battle.
Prediction: Juventus 2-1 Rennes. Juventus’s European pedigree, home record and Kolo Muani’s individual form give them the edge. But the absence of Lepaul is not a guarantee of comfort — Rennes have scored in every away game this season, and Juventus’s defensive vulnerabilities were exposed by Lazio. A narrow home win, with Kolo Muani on the scoresheet, is the LiveScore call.
FAQ
Q: What time is Juventus vs Rennes kick-off?
A: 18:45 CEST / 17:45 BST on Thursday, October 22 — 12:45 PM ET for US viewers.
Q: Is Esteban Lepaul playing for Rennes?
A: He is “very uncertain” with an ankle injury. Scans showed no structural damage, but Franck Haise suggested the turnaround is too short for the Ligue 1 top scorer to feature.
Q: Who is out for Juventus?
A: Francisco Conceição (shoulder), Kenan Yildiz (metatarsal), Manuel Locatelli (meniscus), Khephren Thuram, Kamil Grabara (ACL) and suspended Edon Zhegrova are all unavailable.
Q: Where can I watch in the UK?
A: TNT Sports 5, HBO Max and NOW TV.
Q: Can I watch a full replay if I miss the live broadcast?
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