Arsenal will play Rennes in the last 16 of the Europa League after making it through against BATE Borisov last night.
The French side are currently 11th in Ligue One but did come out 6-4 winners on aggregate against Real Betis after a 3-1 away win yesterday evening.
Supporters on Twitter believe the Gunners could have got a harder draw but some are warning not to be complacent:
Quarter final here we come
— Sir Isaac Cheruiyot (@Sir_Isaac6) 22 February 2019
Very good team. Should not be underestimated
— Kyriakos Katsonouris (@KKatsonouris) 22 February 2019
Real Betis is a good side and they got done in by the pace and headers of Rennais. Hopefully Arsenal takes the game seriously this time, because there won’t be an easy comeback this time
— César (@CesarCortes54) 22 February 2019
Good draw but wanted Villareal….to see the little magician at the Emirates again
— MT (@mihirt25) 22 February 2019
I got my prediction right ? I’ve watched Rennes this season there no mugs got a few quick forward that are clinical including Ben Afra but a horrible defence don’t let us down arsenal ?
— Supr3me??????? (@AFC_supr3me) 22 February 2019
we definitely need to score at least 3 in our home leg to progress. we shouldn’t underestimate this team at all.
— nelson ? (@nelsonreyes1102) 22 February 2019
An easy draw on the cards but still need to win over two legs . Can’t wait for it . Arsenal should go through to the quarter finals . #UEL #UELDraw
— Swarit Sohaard (@SSohaard) 22 February 2019
11th in Ligue 1. Should be comfortable.
— Rick (@Rickvangils123) 22 February 2019
Good one I hope we don’t make mistakes like BATE games
— Mr_Abiodun (@MrAbiodun2) 22 February 2019
Sure win???♂️
— ADK?⛓ (@adefila99) 22 February 2019
I hope we don’t take them lightly, let’s beat them convincingly at home before fielding fringe players in France
— Aubameyang!! (@bryoshavin) 22 February 2019
Rennes are certainly no slouches. They have talented players, including reported Arsenal target Ismail Sarr, in their ranks.
You can expect both games to be open encounters and the Gunners will be hoping their extra quality in attack will help them progress to the quarterfinals.
The first leg will be at the Emirates on 7th March while the return fixture will be just a week later. The London club will have the North London derby against Tottenham the weekend before the first match.
The Manchester United game will also be sandwiched between the two legs making for a huge couple of weeks for Unai Emery’s side.
