On matchday 1, the game between Rennes and Tottenham on Thursday ended in a draw, 2x2. Both Bruno Génésio's team and Nuno Espírito Santo's team played their first game in the competition.
In a very unlucky moment, Loic Badé scored an own-goal after 11 minutes. With 23 minutes on the clock, Flavien Tait struck for Rennes, with a right-foot strike from outside the penalty box, assisted by Sehrou Guirassy.
In the 71st minute, Gaetan Laborde fired home Rennes's team second goal, with a right-foot strike inside the box. Pierre Hojbjerg netted the last goal with 76 minutes on the clock with a left-foot shot.
After the result Rennes are 1st in the table, with 14 points, while Tottenham sit 3rd place, with 7 points. In the next fixture, Rennes's team will play away against Vitesse, whilst London's team will host NS Mura.