Olympiacos vs. Rennes Could Be Moved Due to French Strike

The date of Olympiacos' match against Rennes could change. The UEFA Europa League group-stage match is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7:45 p.m. Greek time. However, developments in France are raising serious concern. On Tuesday, Olympiacos expects an answer on whether the match date will be changed to Nov. 4.

The unions have declared a general strike for Nov. 5. At the same time, large demonstrations have been announced in the Brittany region and, in particular, in Rennes.

French authorities are being asked to allocate significant resources to manage the protests, making it difficult to guarantee the necessary security for the match at Roazhon Park.

In this context, Olympiacos is in contact with the French team to negotiate a possible date change. The goal is to find a solution as soon as possible. The Piraeus team wants to avoid situations that could generate problems for both the team and its fans.

The scenario being considered is postponing the match to Wednesday, Nov. 4. The kickoff time is also being discussed, with a move to 7:45 p.m. Greek time under consideration. The change could mitigate the problems expected on Thursday. However, no definitive decision has been made yet. They are maintaining contact with the competent authorities and UEFA, as they must consider all factors.

Monday was considered a decisive day. The situation regarding the match's outcome is expected to be clarified soon. Olympiacos is awaiting news to know the facts in time and organize its movements accordingly.

For the red-and-whites, this matters especially because of what happened before the match against Marseille. At that time, the movement of Olympiacos fans was banned at the last minute. This caused significant problems for those who wanted to go to France and were planning their trip.

The Piraeus side wants to avoid a similar situation. Timely information is essential. They want to avoid surprises that could affect the team's mission or the fans'. Therefore, this case is not only about the competitive aspect; it is also directly related to the proper development of the match and the proper planning of the European trip.

A solution is being sought in collaboration with the French side. The postponement to Wednesday, Nov. 4, remains an option. Olympiacos awaits the decision to have a clear timeline and avoid repeating the serious problems from Marseille.