Rennes and Lille played out a thrilling encounter in the Ligue 1 football league on Saturday evening, with Rennes coming away defeated by their rivals. The match was one that fans were eagerly anticipating, as both teams have been performing well this season and have high hopes of reaching the Europa League next year.

However, it seemed that Rennes would not be able to overcome their opponents' strong performance, as they lost 2-1 in the final whistle. Despite being behind early on, Rennes fought hard throughout the game and created several opportunities to level the score. However, it was Lille who scored the winning goal in the dying minutes of the match, thanks to a late strike from their striker, Jonathan David.

The loss is a significant blow for Rennes, who had already missed out on qualifying for Europe's premier club competition due to poor form over the last few months. However, the team will surely look back at this defeat as a lesson learned and will undoubtedly work harder in order to turn things around.

Despite the disappointment of losing to Lille, there were some positive signs from Rennes. Their manager, Bruno Genesio, praised his players for their resilience and determination despite the defeat. He also highlighted the importance of consistency in football, saying that "it's important to keep playing well even when you're not winning."

For fans of Rennes, however, the defeat will be a bitter pill to swallow. They had high hopes of qualifying for the Europa League next year, but this result has dashed those dreams. Nonetheless, the team will regroup and continue to work towards achieving their goals, no matter what obstacles come their way.