Lyon Triumphs Over Rennes in Ligue 1, Secures Europa League Qualification

The European football season is underway and Lyon has taken the lead by defeating Rennes in the Ligue 1. The French champions have secured their place in the Europa League with their victory.

In the Ligue 1, Lyon defeated Rennes in a thrilling match on Sunday night. The French team scored three goals to secure a 4-0 win over the hosts. Lyon's captain, Lionel Messi, played a key role in the victory as he scored twice in the first half and finished off his hat-trick in the second period.

Messi's goal was particularly impressive as it came after a poor display from Rennes' defense. The visitors had been without a goal for most of the game and were looking to bounce back against the French champions. However, they could not find the back of the net and were forced to settle for a draw.

In addition to scoring goals, Messi also helped Lyon to create opportunities for their attacking players. He dribbled past several defenders before finding space to score the opening goal. The following two goals came from Thierry Henry and Ousmane Dembélé, who provided crucial assists to help Lyon reach the final round of the competition.

Overall, Lyon's victory against Rennes is a great achievement for the French champions. They have now secured their place in the Europa League and will face Liverpool in the quarter-finals. The victory will give them a much-needed boost and prepare them for the UEFA Champions League next season.

It remains to be seen how well Lyon perform in the Europa League, but their victory should serve as motivation for their opponents to continue improving and securing their places in the competition.