Ligue 1 has confirmed the qualifying rounds for its Europa League, with two additional teams joining the competition this season.

Rennes and Nice have both secured their places in the tournament, as they have both qualified through their domestic leagues.

The Ligue 1 champions will face the runners-up of their respective leagues in the round of 32, while the second-placed team from each league will play in the quarter-finals.

This is the second year in a row that the two teams have qualified for the Europa League, following last season's success.

Both clubs were already on track for a successful campaign, with Rennes winning the Coupe de France title and Nice claiming the CFA Cup.

However, it was the Champions League that saw them reach the final, where they defeated Real Madrid in the semi-final and then lost to Manchester United in the final.

Despite missing out on the Champions League, both clubs were still confident of making the Europa League, which means they will be able to qualify for the group stage next season.

As for the other matches, there are no major changes expected, with all the fixtures being played at the same time.

Overall, it looks like a promising start for the Ligue 1 clubs, who will now focus on preparing for the upcoming season and trying to make a strong run in the Europa League.