The French football league has been announced with Rennes and Nice both confirming their places in the next round of the Europa League and Ligue 1 respectively.
Rennes, who finished third last season, have secured a place in the Europa League's second qualifying round. The team will face off against either Anderlecht or Braga in a two-legged tie to secure their spot in the competition.
Meanwhile, Nice, who finished fourth in the previous campaign, have also qualified for the Europa League's second qualifying round. The club will play against either VfL Wolfsburg or FK Austria Wien in a similar format to the one used in the first round of the tournament.
Both teams have had successful campaigns this season so far, with Rennes having won four of their last five games and Nice having won three of their last four. They will now be hoping to continue their good form into the new year and make it to the knockout stages of the Europa League.
Overall, these results are a testament to the quality of football being played in France at the moment. Both Rennes and Nice have shown that they can compete at the highest level of European football, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in the upcoming matches.