In the most recent round of fixtures, two teams from France's top division, Rennes and Nice, both made significant progress towards securing their place in the UEFA Champions League next season.

Rennes, who currently sit fifth in Ligue 1, secured all three points against Montpellier at Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday. The victory was a much-needed boost for the club, who have struggled to maintain form this season.

On the other hand, Nice, who currently occupy sixth spot in the league table, also had a successful day as they defeated Troyes 2-1 at Allianz Riviera. This result means that both teams will now face a tough challenge in order to secure a place in the UEFA Champions League.

Despite the fact that Rennes and Nice have both made it into the top five and six spots, there is still a long way to go before either team can be considered favourites for a place in the competition.

Both clubs will need to continue playing well if they want to make up ground on the teams above them in the table. With only eight matches remaining in the season, there is still plenty of time for the two sides to improve and climb further up the rankings.

Overall, it looks like both Rennes and Nice will need to work hard to secure their places in the UEFA Champions League next season. However, with the right tactics and determination, there is no reason why either side cannot achieve their goals.