In a thrilling match on Saturday, Rennes defeated Nice in the Ligue 1 tournament and entered the Europa League qualifying zone for the first time this season.
The two teams had played each other twice last season, with Rennes winning both matches. The goal was scored by Thiago Silva, who is currently playing for PSG. This was their first win over Nice since 2015.
As they enter the qualifying zone, Rennes will face four other teams in the group: Anderlecht, Bordeaux, Montpellier, and Toulouse. Each team has different strengths and weaknesses, but Rennes is well-equipped to take on any of them.
Rennes' manager, Didier Deschamps, said that his team is ready to compete at the highest level and that they are confident that they can reach the knockout stage of the Europa League.
"We are looking forward to facing some very strong opponents," he said. "We have a good squad and we know our position in the competition. We need to be focused and work hard."
Despite the defeat against Nice, Rennes has been impressive so far in the league and they have gained momentum after their victory against the French champions. They will now look to continue their success in Europe and progress towards the Champions League next season.
Overall, it's clear that Rennes are well-positioned to make a significant impact in the Europa League and could potentially qualify for the Champions League next season. With a strong squad and a talented manager, they should be able to achieve great things.