Nice beats Lyon in Ligue 1, advancing to Europa League qualification zone

Nice has secured its place in the Europa League qualification zone after defeating Lyon in their Ligue 1 clash on Sunday. The win was Nice's second consecutive victory and it comes at a crucial time for the team as they look to secure a spot in Europe's premier club competition.

The match against Lyon was a tough one for both teams, with both sides putting up strong performances throughout the game. However, it was Nice who emerged victorious thanks to a late goal from forward Youssouf Mulumbu.

The win was not only a morale booster for Nice but also a boost for their European hopes. With a win over Lyon and a draw or loss by Lyon in their next match, Nice will secure a place in the Europa League qualification zone.

Nice manager Claude Puel praised his team's performance after the match, saying that they deserved to win the game. "We played well and we deserved to win," he said. "I am very happy for my players because this is a big moment for them."

Puel added that he was pleased with the way his team had played in the first half, but felt that they could have done more in the second half. "In the first half, we were better than Lyon. But in the second half, we didn't play well enough," he said.

Despite the disappointment of losing to Paris Saint-Germain in their previous match, Nice has still managed to keep their place in the top four of the Ligue 1 table. They now face a difficult task in securing a spot in Europe's elite competition, but with a strong squad and a coach who knows how to get the best out of his players, there is no reason why they cannot achieve their goals.