The Ligue 1 season has reached its final stretch, with only three rounds remaining. In the latest round of fixtures, Rennes secured their place in Europe's premier club competition by defeating Nice 3-0.

The match was played at Stade de la Beaujoire, and it was clear from the start that Rennes were the team to beat. The hosts took control of the game early on, with a strong performance from striker Florian Thauvin setting the tone for the rest of the match.

Thauvin's goal came just six minutes into the match, as he headed home a cross from Anthony Lopes to give Rennes the lead. They doubled their advantage five minutes later, when Thauvin scored his second goal of the night after receiving a pass from Moussa Dembélé.

Nice tried to mount a comeback, but Rennes' defense stood firm and they managed to keep them at bay until the end of the match. With the win, Rennes moved into third place in the table and secured their spot in the Europa League next season.

This result is a major boost for Rennes, who had been struggling in recent weeks. It also means that they have broken into the Europa League qualification zone, which will provide them with a chance to compete against some of Europe's top clubs.

Overall, this victory for Rennes is a huge step forward for the team and their fans. It shows that they can compete at the highest level and will be a force to be reckoned with in the coming seasons.