The French football league has seen two teams, Rennes and Nice, qualify for the next round of the competition.
Rennes qualified for the second qualifying round after defeating Montpellier 2-1 on aggregate. The match was played over two legs, with Rennes winning the first leg 2-0 at home before losing the second leg 2-1 away from home. Despite their defeat, Montpellier had to be satisfied with their performance in the competition.
Nice also qualified for the next round of the competition after beating Saint-Etienne 4-2 on aggregate. The match was also played over two legs, with Nice winning the first leg 3-1 at home before losing the second leg 1-2 away from home. Despite the loss, Saint-Etienne had to be content with their performance in the competition.
Both Rennes and Nice have shown impressive form throughout the season, with both teams having won their respective groups in the Ligue 1 qualification rounds. Rennes' victory against Montpellier was particularly notable as they were heavily favored to win the group, but they showed great resilience to come out on top.
Overall, it is clear that both Rennes and Nice have been in excellent form this season, and their performances in the Ligue 1 qualification rounds will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike. It remains to be seen whether either team can progress further in the competition, but one thing is certain - they have certainly made a strong start to the new season.