Kick-off on 14.12.23 19:45.

In the fifth round, the Red and Blacks dominated Maccabi Haifa in Budapest, securing a 3-0 victory. Eleven out of eighteen shots from the Bretons missed the target. Stefan's proteges controlled the field (possession sixty-five percent, seven hundred forty-one passes, and dangerous attacks 95-17). On December 6th, the Yellow Submarine played a rescheduled match against the Israeli team at Cerámica, resulting in a 0-0 draw. The Yellow Submarine had seventeen attempts on goal (five on target).

Watch the Rennes vs. Villarreal match online; the opponents have not crossed paths until this season. The Valencia team won in Spain, 1-0. Terrier missed a penalty in the ninety-second minute. The representatives of Ligue 1 lead Group F (twelve points). The French team conceded three goals, with only Bayer defending more solidly in the group stage. Earlier, the Red and Blacks defeated Maccabi at home, 3-0, and twice overcame Panathinaikos (2-1, 3-1). Riedler contributed to three goals. Watch the Rennes vs. Villarreal battle online.

The Submarine occupy the second position (ten points). Villarreal started with a defeat to Panathinaikos in Greece, 0-2, but later avenged themselves at home, winning 3-2. The team also secured a hard-fought victory over Haifa in Larnaca, 2-1. Baena scored two accurate shots and provided an assist. In early December, Valencia's goalkeeper Rulli celebrated his one hundred ninetieth match in European competitions. Previously, the goalkeeper surpassed Casillas, and Ronaldo still holds the lead. Journalist Sike Rodriguez claimed that Barcelona's coach, Xavi, is personally interested in Baena. Villarreal are reportedly willing to sell the midfielder for at least thirty million euros.

There have also been rumors in the press about Newcastle and Arsenal's interest in strengthening their squads with the Submarine's leader. According to AS, Pino is scheduled for surgery, and Jeremy is at risk of being sidelined for the rest of the season. There are speculations in the media about the Yellow Submarine's desire to bring in Manchester United midfielder Van de Beek in the upcoming summer. Watch the Rennes vs. Villarreal game online.