The French Football Federation (Ligue 1) has confirmed the safe passage for Rennes and Nice in the UEFA Europa League following their qualification for the group stage.

In the round of 16, Rennes face off against FC Kaiserslautern at the Stade de France on March 27th. The second leg will be played on April 4th at the same venue. The match will kick-off at 8pm local time.

Meanwhile, Nice have qualified for the Europa League after securing a place in the quarter-finals with a 5-0 victory over Toulouse in the last game of the season.

With both teams now safely through to the next round of fixtures, they move on to play each other in the quarter-finals.

The match between Rennes and FC Kaiserslautern is set to be watched by fans across Europe as they look forward to another intense and competitive clash.

As the two teams prepare for the UEFA Europa League quarter-final matches, it remains to be seen whether either team can break the deadlock or progress beyond the group stages. However, with a strong squad and determination, Rennes and Nice should be able to qualify for the final rounds of European football.

The safety of these clubs in the UEFA Europa League ensures that they will be ready to compete at the highest level of European football. With their qualifications secured, Rennes and Nice can focus on their preparations for the next season's competition and hopefully make a strong impact in Europe.