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Milan need a calm performance to see out a victory and progression with an eye on the upcoming league game. AC Milan take on Stade Rennais in France to close out the play offs of the Europa League ahead of the round of 16 draw. Milan carry a 3-0 advantage but suffered a big defeat this weekend. Stefano Pioli will need a response from his squad.
Here are some key battles to look out for:
Key Battles
Striker vs Centre back
Luka Jovic vs Arthur Theate
Theate is the most recognisable player on the pitch with his hair but this was not the reason he stood out in the reverse fixture as he seemed to lead Rennes. He was barking orders to the defence, throwing his body on the line to block shots and has a decent enough long ball on him to push the play forward. Jovic is coming off a red card and is yet to score for Milan in Europe. The striker has a two game suspension in the league so must make a case to play the full 90 minutes here and needs to redeem himself by getting onto the score sheet. Theate is a strong defender but Jovic?s ability to turn in from messy situations gives the potential for a key game for him. Central midfielder vs Central midfielder
Tijjani Reijnders vs Azor Matusiwa
The Dutch midfielder made an impression last week with his swift movements and forward passing. He was the engine for Rennes releasing Bourigeaud and Doue down the wings. He put lots of pressure on Musah and Reijnders but...