Lille, Rennes, and Nice have all struggled to qualify for the UEFA Europa League's European Cup, but they're working hard to break through.

The first leg of this round of group matches saw Lille defeat Marseille 1-0 at home on Wednesday night, while Rennes drew with Toulouse 2-2 away in Paris. Both teams will now face each other in the next match of the group stage.

Lille, who have been struggling since their season opener, is hoping that their recent form can carry them into the next round. The Ligue 1 side has won just three of their last five matches and sit bottom of the table with only one point from four games.

Rennes, meanwhile, has struggled throughout the season and has lost seven of its last nine matches. The French club currently sits sixth in the table with 17 points, two points behind Monaco.

Both sides will be looking to improve their form and progress towards the final eight. However, it remains to be seen how they fare against the other teams in the competition.

In the second leg, both teams will face off again in the same venue, which should provide some much-needed motivation. It's also worth noting that the top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals, while the third-placed team will play the fifth-placed team in the knockout stages.

Overall, the European Cup is a tough tournament for any team, but Lille, Rennes, and Nice have the potential to make a run at it. With strong performances and a strong defense, they could go far in the competition.