Rennes and Nice have confirmed their places in the Europa League following the conclusion of Ligue 1's season.

The French clubs were both eliminated from European competition earlier this month, but they have now secured their place in the tournament with wins over Strasbourg and Stade de Reims respectively.

Rennes will face Villarreal in the first round of the Europa League while Nice will take on Fenerbahce.

Both teams had been battling for one of the last two spots in the Europa League, and it was only a matter of time before one of them secured their spot.

Nice manager Lucien Favre said that he is "delighted" to be part of the Europa League, and that he believes his team has what it takes to make a good run in the competition.

Favre added that he is confident that his team can compete with the best in Europe, and that he is looking forward to playing against Fenerbahce.

Meanwhile, Rennes manager Christophe Galtier said that he is happy with the way his team played in the final game of the season, and that he is proud of how his team fought until the end.

Galtier also praised his players' determination and work ethic, saying that they deserve to be in the Europa League.

He added that he is excited about the prospect of facing Villarreal, and that he is looking forward to seeing his team play at their best.

The confirmation of Rennes and Nice's places in the Europa League is a great boost for French football, and it shows that French clubs can still compete at the highest level of European football.

It also shows that French football is not just about winning domestic titles, but also about competing in some of the most prestigious tournaments in the world.