In a surprising turn of events, Nice achieved a significant victory over Rennes with a clear score of 3-0 in the French Ligue 1. The goals were scored by D. Cvitanich in the 52nd and 71st minutes (penalty), and E. Bauthéac in the 84th minute. This victory positioned Nice in the fourth place with 60 points, just one point behind Saint-Etienne.
The outcome was favorable for Nice, as it capitalized on Lille’s defeat against Toulouse (2-3) and Saint-Etienne’s draw against Bordeaux (0-0). Meanwhile, Rennes, undergoing a challenging season, faced another setback.
On the other hand, Lyon, determined to secure the third place in Ligue 1, won 3-0 against Nancy. B. Gomis scored in the 48th and 89th minutes, while Y. Gourcuff found the net in the 80th minute. With 63 points, Lyon maintained its third position.
The race for the second place in Ligue 1 is intense, with only one point separating Marseille and Lyon, who have 64 and 63 points, respectively. The competition remains tight as the season approaches its conclusion.
