France League: Round-up - page 2

Nice, which also ousted Monaco from the League Cup on their way to final where they will face Nancy, were again the stronger side to dent Monaco's flagging chances of qualifying for the Champions League.

"We are on a good run at the moment and we are going to enjoy it, but we still need to keep our feet on the ground," said Nice coach Frederic Antonetti.

Former Manchester United striker David Bellion opened the scoring from the penalty spot after just 8 minutes sending Guillaume Warmuz the wrong way.

Ivory Coast international Bakari Kone then wrapped up the points with a second-half blast to lift Nice into the upper half of the table.

"We are starting to become conscious of our potential," continued Bellion. Our team is serious and a battling outfit. Teams seem to have trouble against us," he added.

Britanny-side Rennes ended a five-game losing streak by thrashing Lens 4-1, the second heavy defeat for the club in days following the 3-0 reverse at Udinese in UEFA Cup action.

Nancy are also on a high as they continue to climb the table riding a 60th minute goal from Moncef Zerka to defeat Troyes 1-0.