As the mid-table struggle in Ligue 1 intensifies, three fierce rivals - Rennes, Nice, and Lyon - vie for Europe's elite club competition, the Europa League. The trio is currently battling it out for the final two spots available to qualify for Europe's premier club competition.
Rennes, who have been consistently performing well this season, find themselves in a tight race with Nice and Lyon. With just six matches left in the league campaign, the three teams are neck-and-neck at the top of the table. Rennes have won their last four games and sit comfortably in third place, while Nice have also won their last three matches and are in fourth place. Lyon, on the other hand, have struggled recently but still have a fighting chance of securing a spot in Europe's elite competition if they can maintain their current form.
The battle for the Europa League places has been particularly intense between Rennes and Nice, with both sides playing out draws in recent meetings. However, Lyon's recent poor form may give them an edge over their rivals, as they look to secure their spot in Europe's elite competition by any means necessary.
With only six matches remaining in the league campaign, the pressure is on for all three teams to perform at their best and secure their place in Europe's elite competition. It promises to be an exciting final few weeks of the season, with the fate of the Europa League places hanging in the balance.