Lyon Clinches Ligue 1 Spot With 2-1 Win Over Rennes, Advances to Europa League Qualifiers

Lyon secured their place in the Europa League qualifiers after securing a narrow 2-1 victory over Rennes at Stade de Gerland on Sunday.

The win was Lyon's sixth successive league win and ensured that they would qualify for the Europa League this season. The win also put them ahead of Paris Saint-Germain in the standings, with just one point separating the two teams.

The match was a closely contested affair, with both sides creating numerous chances throughout the game. However, it was Lyon who came out on top, thanks to goals from Jean-Michael Seri and Anthony Martial.

Seri's goal in the 58th minute gave Lyon the lead, before Martial doubled their advantage in the 74th minute. Despite Rennes mounting a late fightback, they were unable to find a way back into the game and lost their chance of qualifying for Europe.

This result means that Lyon will be playing in the Europa League qualifiers next season, while Rennes will have to settle for Europa League play-off football.

Overall, this is a significant achievement for Lyon, who had been struggling in recent weeks. They now have a strong foundation upon which to build as they look to compete in the Champions League next season.