The season started off well for Rennes, who secured their place in the Ligue 1 table with a victory over Lyon on Saturday night. However, they were unable to replicate that form against Nice, who managed to claim the top spot in the French league table.

Despite this setback, Rennes remain hopeful of making it into the Europa League next season. The club has been working hard towards qualifying for the competition, but so far, they have only one win out of three matches played so far.

In terms of qualification, Rennes will face a tough challenge when they take on Marseille at home on Sunday afternoon. Both teams have strong records in Ligue 1, but Rennes are currently leading the table by two points.

As for Nice, they have also had a successful start to the season, having already qualified for the Europa League last season. They will be looking to continue their success in the French league and reach the quarter-finals.

Both clubs have shown great promise in recent seasons, and fans can expect both sides to compete fiercely in the upcoming fixtures. If either team can come through the first round, they may well qualify for the Europa League next season.