Rennes Overcomes Nice in Ligue 1 to Secure Europa League Qualification Place

Rennes has secured their place in the Europa League after defeating Nice at Stade de la Meinau on Wednesday night, securing the final spot in the group stage. The match ended 2-0 in favor of Rennes, with goals from Jonathan Ikoné and Djalma Santos securing the victory for the home side.

It was a tough battle between two teams that were both looking to secure a place in Europe's premier club competition. However, Rennes proved to be too strong in the end, as they dominated the game from start to finish.

The first goal came early in the second half when Ikoné scored from a corner kick, giving Rennes the lead. Then, just three minutes later, Santos added another goal, finishing off a well-worked move down the right wing.

Nice tried their best to get back into the game, but Rennes held firm and kept them at bay. The home side also had a few chances to score themselves, but could not convert them into goals.

Despite the loss, Nice will still have a chance to qualify for the Europa League next season if they can beat Strasbourg in their final match this weekend. But Rennes has already secured their place in the group stage, meaning they will face one of the four teams that finished above them in the table.

Overall, it was a great performance from Rennes, who showed why they are considered one of the top teams in France. They have now qualified for the Europa League for the fourth consecutive year, and will look to continue their success in the upcoming season.