Rennes, Nice, Lyon Close Europa League Bid in Ligue 1 Mid-table Standings

The French football league is currently experiencing a busy period as teams prepare for the upcoming European competition. Rennes, Nice, and Lyon have all been placed in the same group in the Europa League, which has put them in a tight race for qualification to the next round.

Rennes, who finished fourth in Ligue 1 last season, will be hoping to make the most of their position in the group stage. The team has shown great form in recent weeks, winning their last three games and scoring eight goals in the process. They will face tough opposition from both Barcelona and Benfica, but with the right tactics and strategy, they could still progress to the next round.

Nice, on the other hand, have struggled in the Ligue 1 table this season, finishing just outside the top ten. However, they have been performing well in the Europa League, having won two of their three matches so far. The team's star player, Nabil Fekir, has been in excellent form, netting six goals in his last five games.

Lyon, meanwhile, are currently sitting at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table, but they have performed well in the Europa League. They have only lost one match in their three games so far, and have scored seven goals in total. Their manager, Gérard Louis, has praised the team's performance and says that they are determined to reach the knockout stages of the competition.

Overall, it seems that all three teams have their work cut out for them in the upcoming Europa League group stage. With such a strong competition, any team can be knocked out at any time, making each game crucial for their chances of progressing further into the competition. It will be interesting to see how these teams perform in their next fixtures and whether they can secure a place in the next round.