The French football club Lyon has secured their place in the Europa League by defeating Rennes 2-1 in their latest match of the Ligue 1 season. The victory was a significant one for Lyon as it returned them to the Europa League Qualification Zone.
The match was played at Stade de Gerland in Lyon and saw both teams battle hard throughout. In the first half, Lyon had the better of things but were unable to convert their chances into goals. However, they managed to take the lead in the second half when they scored two goals within three minutes.
Rennes, on the other hand, tried to fight back but could not find the breakthrough that would have put them back into the game. Lyon's victory ensured that they will be playing in Europe next season, while Rennes will be left to ponder over their defeat.
The win for Lyon was a major boost for their campaign in the league, as they had been struggling recently. With this win, they have now won four out of their last five matches, and are currently sitting in third place in the table.
This victory also gives Lyon hope of qualifying for the Champions League, which is another goal they set for themselves earlier in the season. They have already qualified for the Europa League, so winning the remaining games will be enough to secure their place in Europe's elite competition.
Overall, Lyon's victory against Rennes is a significant one for the club, and shows that they have what it takes to compete at the highest level of European football. It also puts them in a good position to secure their place in the Europa League Qualification Zone, which will give them even more opportunities to compete for silverware.