After a long wait, Rennes and Nice have secured their places in the UEFA Champions League next season. The French clubs were confirmed to be in the top four spots in the Ligue 1 table on Thursday night.

Nice will play in the Europa Conference League next year, while Rennes will join them in the Champions League. It is a great achievement for both teams, as they have had to fight hard to get into these spots.

The confirmation comes after a tough season for both teams. Nice finished third last season but had to fight back from behind to win the title this time round. Rennes also had to battle it out with Lyon for second place in the table, but eventually came up trumps.

It is clear that both teams will be looking to make the most of their chance to compete at the highest level next season. Nice will be hoping to go one better than last season and win the league title again, while Rennes will be determined to push on and challenge for the Champions League spot.

Overall, it has been a fantastic season for both teams, and they will be looking forward to what lies ahead in Europe. With their European qualification secured, there can be no doubt that Rennes and Nice will be looking to make the most of their opportunities in the upcoming seasons.