Krasnodar start Champions League group stage with draw at Rennes

Rennes 1-1 FC Krasnodar
Tuesday 20 October, Raozhan Park, France

Goals: Rennes - Guirassy (pen, 56); Krasnodar - Ramirez (59)

Both French and Russian teams made their debut in the Champions League group stage and earned their first points. After the goalless first half Egor Sorokin’s foul lead to the penalty, which was capitalised by Sehrou Guirassy. But three minutes later the visitors equalised thanks to Christian Ramirez' strike outside the box.

The second clash in the group E between Chelsea and Sevilla ended with the goalless draw.

Next Champions League fixtures: 28 October - FC Krasnodar vs Chelsea; Sevilla vs Rennes.