Lyon, the French champions, has secured their place in Europe's elite competition after defeating Rennes 2-1 at home on Saturday. The victory was a significant step towards securing a spot in the Europa League qualification zone.
The match was played in front of a packed stadium and saw both teams battle it out for control throughout the game. Lyon started well, taking the lead through a goal from Memphis Depay in the 5th minute. However, Rennes fought back and equalized just before half-time through a goal from Maxence Lacroix.
The second half saw both sides looking to take control of the game, but it was Lyon who came up trumps in the end. They scored two more goals through a goal from Anthony Martial in the 68th minute and another from Nabil Fekir in the 74th minute to secure the win.
This result means that Lyon will be guaranteed a spot in the Europa League next season. It also shows that they have what it takes to compete at the highest level of European football. With this win, Lyon will now focus on preparing themselves for the upcoming domestic league and cup competitions.
Overall, this is a huge boost for Lyon and their fans as they continue to push for success in all fronts. They showed their quality and determination against Rennes and will now look forward to the challenges ahead.