Rennes capitalised on Sokratis Papastathopoulos' first-half dismissal to take control of their Europa League last-16 tie with a 3-1 first-leg victory over Arsenal at Roazhon Park. Alex Iwobi's third-minute strike laid the foundations a positive start from the Gunners but that was undone on 41 minutes when Sokratis was sent off for a second bookable offence. Rennes took full advantage instantly as Benjamin Bourigeaud's thunderous volley from the resulting free-kick hauled the Ligue 1 side level before half-time. Nacho Monreal diverted a Medhi Zeffrane cross beyond Petr Cech on 64 minutes before Ismaila Sarr's header two minutes from time left Arsenal with a mountain to climb in next week's...
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