Rennes and Nice Advance to UEFA Champions League Qualifiers with Ranking of 5th and 6th

The UEFA Champions League qualifying round has been a competitive affair, with Rennes and Nice advancing to the next stage after impressive performances.

Rennes, based in France's Brittany region, finished second in Group A of the competition, scoring six wins and drawing three matches. Their opponents included Serie A giants Juventus, who they beat twice during the group stage. Rennes' success is a testament to their strong defense, which allowed them to keep clean sheets against top opposition.

Nice, on the other hand, finished third in Group C, winning four matches and drawing two. They were particularly impressive against reigning champions Bayern Munich, losing only one match out of five. Nice's attacking prowess was on full display, with goals from players such as Jonathan Ikoné and Florian Thauvin.

Both teams will face tough opponents in the knockout stages of the competition, but their progress to the next round is a testament to their hard work and determination. The UEFA Champions League is always a highly-competitive tournament, and it will be interesting to see how these two teams fare in the upcoming rounds.