In a thrilling encounter at the Stade de la Beaujoire, Rennes secured a dominant victory over Montpellier on Saturday evening. The home side, who were looking to bounce back from their previous defeat against Nice, showed no signs of rustiness and dominated possession throughout the match.
The opening minutes of the game saw both sides trying to establish dominance, but it was Rennes who took the lead in the 15th minute. A cross into the box found Emmanuel Mbappé, who headed the ball past the helpless Montpellier goalkeeper. It was a well-taken goal that set the tone for the rest of the match.
Montpellier came out fighting in the second half, but Rennes remained resolute and continued to dominate the game. In the 76th minute, Rennes doubled their lead through another Mbappé header. The French striker had been in scintillating form this season, and his second goal of the campaign proved to be the difference between the two teams.
Despite the loss, Montpellier will take heart from the fact that they put up a strong fight and created several chances against one of the top teams in Ligue 1. They will hope to build on this performance as they look to bounce back from their recent defeat.
Overall, it was a dominant display by Rennes, who demonstrated their ability to compete with the best in Ligue 1. Their forward line, led by Mbappé, has been in top form this season, and it looks like they have what it takes to challenge for the title come the end of the season.