Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) rose to the third position in the Ligue 1 standings with 15 points, just a two-point gap behind the league leaders, Monaco. They achieved this feat through an impressive performance on the road against Rennes, ultimately winning 3-1. Prior to this match, Rennes had maintained an unbeaten record for the season but now find themselves in eighth place. The disparity in quality between the two teams, particularly in the attacking third, was evident.

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PSG's scoring began with a remarkable strike from Vitinha, who skillfully curled the ball into the top corner from the edge of the box, leaving Rennes' goalkeeper, Steve Mandanda, with no chance.


Achraf Hakimi extended PSG's lead by heading in a cross from Warren Zaire-Emery. The first half concluded with PSG leading 2-0, despite Mandanda's successful one-on-one denial of Kylian Mbappe.


Rennes managed to pull a goal back through Amine Gouiri's well-executed effort. However, PSG promptly reestablished their two-goal advantage when substitute Randal Kolo Muani scored with his first touch.


Despite PSG's dominance, they missed several opportunities to increase their goal tally in the closing stages. Substitute Bradley Barcola squandered a prime chance to score his maiden PSG goal due to a poor first touch. Furthermore, Mbappe missed an open goal despite an impressive dribble past the tired defense and rounding Mandanda.


This victory propelled PSG to the third position with 15 points, trailing the league leaders, Monaco, by a mere two points. In contrast, Rennes experienced their first defeat of the season and currently occupy the eighth position.


Vitinha, who scored the pivotal opening goal and showcased impressive link-up play, was bestowed with the Player of the Match title for PSG.


Noteworthy moments from the match included Gianluigi Donnarumma's exceptional save to thwart a tap-in by Kalimuendo and Vitinha's sensational goal in the 32nd minute. Hakimi's header in the 36th minute further extended PSG's lead, whereas Gouiri's goal for Rennes in the 56th minute briefly rekindled hope for the home team. Kolo Muani's swift response in the 58th minute sealed PSG's triumph. Additionally, Yildirim's header struck the post for Rennes, and Mbappe missed an open goal in the late stages of the game.