Paris Saint-Germain Beats Rennes 2-1, Kylian Mbappé's Goal Keeps Ligue 1 Champions in the Lead

# Paris Saint-Germain Beats Rennes 2-1, Kylian Mbappé's Goal Keeps Ligue 1 Champions in the Lead

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Rennes in a thrilling encounter at the Parc des Princes on Sunday. The match was a showcase of tactical brilliance and individual skill, with Kylian Mbappé once again proving to be the difference-maker.

The game started at a intense pace, with both teams looking to impose their styles on the opposition. Rennes, known for their defensive organization, struggled to contain PSG’s attacking trio of Mbappé, Neymar, and Ibrahima Cissé. The hosts broke the deadlock in the 29th minute when Mbappé capitalized on a defensive error, slotting the ball past Rennes’ goalkeeper.

PSG’s second goal came just five minutes later, as Cissé finished a clinical counter-attack with a powerful strike. Rennes responded valiantly, with forward Arthuro Galopin pulling one back for the visitors in the 63rd minute. However, the hosts held firm defensively, denying Rennes aequal footing.

Despite being under pressure, PSG’s defense stood tall, and Mbappé’s goal proved to be the decisive moment. The win keeps the Parisians at the summit of Ligue 1, three points ahead of second-placed Marseille.

This victory underscores PSG’s ability to dig deep and adapt to different opponents, while Mbappé’s form is becoming a cornerstone of their success. With the league title race heating up, PSG’s next challenge will be to maintain their momentum when they face Reims in the next fixture.

For now, though, Sunday’s win has solidified PSG’s position as the team to beat in France’s top tier.