In a thrilling match that saw Nice beat Lyon 2-1, the French champions secured their place in the Europa League qualifying zone. The match was a testament to the resilience and determination of both teams, as they battled it out for a place in Europe's premier club competition.
The first half of the game was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to convert them. However, Nice were able to take the lead in the 44th minute through a well-taken goal from striker Jean Michael Seri. Lyon responded immediately, however, with a stunning equalizer from forward Anthony Banuelos, who scored from close range after Nice goalkeeper Benjamin Gérard made a mistake.
The second half was dominated by Nice, who continued to create chances and put pressure on Lyon. In the 68th minute, they finally broke the deadlock through a fine individual effort from defender Maxence Domis, who finished off a one-two with Seri. Lyon, though, refused to give up and fought back strongly, with substitute striker Alexandre Lacazette scoring a late winner to level the scores at 2-2.
Despite the defeat, Lyon have still qualified for the Europa League qualifying zone, thanks to their impressive run throughout the season. They will now face a tough task in their next round of matches, with two away games against fellow European contenders. However, with their strong performances this season, they have shown that they are capable of competing at the highest levels of football.