One of the most famous chants from the Manchester United fans over the years has been: "Attack, attack, attack". With the team lying seventh in the English Premier league and some way off a berth in next season's Champions League, the plea possesses an urgent relevance at the business end of the campaign.
Fans of Rennes haven't had recourse to such impassioned encouragement this season. Rennes are far from zen. They are attacking menace incarnate.