On Sunday, Lyon secured their place in the Europa League with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Rennes in round three of the Ligue 1 qualification zone.
The match was played at the Parc OL and saw both teams battle it out for supremacy in the final quarter of the season. Lyon started off strong, taking control of the game early on and creating several chances for themselves.
However, Rennes were not to be denied as they fought back and equalized through a goal from Benjamin Bourigeaud just before half-time.
In the second half, Lyon stepped up their game and continued to dominate possession, but it wasn't until the 87th minute that they broke the deadlock through a goal from Adama Traoré.
Rennes pushed hard in search of an equalizer, but Lyon held firm and saw out the rest of the game to secure their place in Europe's elite club competition.
For Lyon, this is another important win as they look to finish the season strongly and qualify for the Europa League again next year.
Overall, this was a fantastic display of football from both teams, with Lyon emerging victorious thanks to some excellent individual performances and tactical nous. It was a reminder of why Lyon are one of the most successful clubs in French football history.
