Rennes and Nice have both qualified for the UEFA Europa League this season. The Ligue 1 sides finished fifth and sixth respectively in their respective league tables, meaning they will face off in the second qualifying round of the competition.
For Rennes, finishing fifth means they will play against a team from either the Czech Republic or Switzerland in the second qualifying round. The first leg of the tie will be played on July 28th, while the return match will take place on August 4th. If Rennes wins both legs, they will progress to the next stage of the competition.
Nice, on the other hand, has secured a spot in the Europa League by finishing sixth in Ligue 1. They will face a side from either Turkey or Italy in the second qualifying round. The first leg of the tie will be played on August 7th, while the return match will be played on August 11th. If Nice wins both legs, they will also progress to the next stage of the competition.
Both teams have been impressive throughout the season, and it will be interesting to see how they fare in the Europa League. While Rennes may struggle to find a way past their opposition in the second qualifying round, Nice could potentially cause a shock and progress to the group stages of the competition. Either way, it promises to be an exciting campaign for both teams.