Nice have secured their place in the Europa League next season after defeating Lyon in the final of the Coupe de France on Sunday.
The French champions were looking to defend their title but Nice fought back and emerged victorious with a 2-1 win at Stade de Gerland.
It was a historic moment for the club as they had never won the tournament before and it was also Nice's first major trophy since 1998.
The victory means that Nice will be able to compete in Europe's premier club competition next season, while Lyon will now focus on securing their place in La Liga or Serie A.
"It's been a fantastic day for Nice," said manager Claude Puel. "We played a great match against a strong Lyon side and I'm really proud of my players."
"Defending the Coupe de France is a big achievement for our team and it shows that we're capable of competing at the highest level." Nice will now turn their attention to their Europa League campaign, which begins next month.
"We're very happy to be going into this competition as one of the best teams in France," added Puel. "We'll be looking to progress further and hopefully reach the semi-finals."
In summary, Nice has secured their place in the Europa League next season after defeating Lyon in the final of the Coupe de France. The victory is a historic moment for the club as they had never won the tournament before and it was also Nice's first major trophy since 1998. Nice will now focus on their Europa League campaign, which begins next month.
