Lyon and Rennes met in the Ligue 1 round 33 qualification zone on Sunday afternoon, with both teams looking to secure their place in the Europa League next season.
The match started off with Lyon taking the lead after just two minutes through a goal from Nabil Fekir. The French club continued to dominate the game, with their midfield trio of Nabil Fekir, Lucas Hernandez and Memphis Depay creating numerous opportunities for themselves and their teammates.
Rennes, on the other hand, were struggling to find any rhythm in the match and were unable to create any real chances of their own. Despite this, they managed to hang on to the scoreline until half-time.
In the second half, Lyon continued to apply pressure and created several chances of their own, but were unable to convert them into goals. However, with just five minutes remaining in regulation time, Lyon found themselves one goal up thanks to another Fekir strike.
Rennes fought back bravely in the final few minutes of the match, but could not find a way past Lyon's goalkeeper Steve Mandanda. As the final whistle blew, Lyon secured their place in the Europa League by beating Rennes 2-1.
This victory was a major boost for Lyon, who will now look to continue their good form in the remaining matches of the season. On the other hand, Rennes will have to work hard to avoid relegation and secure a spot in the Championship next season.