Lyon, one of France's most successful football clubs, secured their place in the Europa League with a resounding victory over Rennes in the second leg of their qualification zone run-out.

The match was played at the Stade de Gerland and saw Lyon take on the French champions in front of a packed crowd. The first half of the game was dominated by Rennes, who created numerous opportunities to score but were unable to find the back of the net.

However, in the second half, Lyon came alive and took control of the game. They scored two goals in quick succession through Maxwel Cornet and Anthony Martial, who both found the back of the net for the first time this season.

The win means that Lyon will now face off against another European club in the next round of the competition, and it is expected that they will be heavily favored to advance.

For Rennes, it was a disappointing result as they were unable to secure a draw or even a loss. However, they will still have the chance to qualify for Europe next season if they can beat the runners-up from Group E in the final qualifying round.

Overall, this victory was a huge boost for Lyon and showed that they are capable of competing at the highest level of European football. It also gave them some much-needed confidence ahead of the upcoming league campaign, which promises to be a tough one.