Rennes have secured another victory over Montpellier in the Ligue 1 round three clash, with Romain Perrin's side winning by two goals to one.
The game was a closely contested affair throughout, but Rennes proved to be too strong for their opponents, with Perrin's men dominating possession and creating numerous chances.
In the first half, Rennes took control of the game and were rewarded with a goal from winger Maxence Lestienne, who beat his marker before slotting home from close range.
Montpellier responded in the second half, with defender Jérémy Mathieu equalizing for them after some excellent work from his team-mates.
However, Rennes' attacking prowess proved too much for Montpellier to handle, and they were able to extend their lead through Perrin, who scored his second goal of the match from a free-kick.
Overall, it was a dominant performance from Rennes, who showed that they are capable of beating even tough opposition in the top flight of French football. The win moves Rennes up to fifth place in the table, while Montpellier remain in eighth.