Rennes, Nice Confirm Ligue 1 Europa League Qualification Through Top 5 Spot

Rennes and Nice have confirmed their places in the UEFA Europa League as they progress through the top five spots on the Ligue 1 table.

The teams were announced on Tuesday after the French league system was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Rennes' win over Bordeaux in the Coupe de France last week secured them a spot in the next round of the competition.

Meanwhile, Nice's match against Lorient on Saturday night saw them reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2017.

Both clubs will face each other in the final stages of the competition, which is set to take place at the end of May or early June.

In addition to these two victories, both Rennes and Nice also booked their places in the Europa League with a solid performance against Bordeaux and Lorient respectively.

It remains to be seen how these results will impact the teams' future plans, but it seems that they have shown great determination and ambition throughout this season.

For Rennes, who currently sit fifth in the Ligue 1 table, this latest success has only added fuel to the fire of their ambitions to qualify for the Champions League next year.

For Nice, who are currently sixth in the standings, this result should further boost their confidence ahead of the Europa League campaign.

As always, we'll keep you updated with all the latest news from across Europe.