On Sunday evening, the French Ligue 1 match between Rennes and Montpellier ended in a 2-0 victory for Rennes. The match was played at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Rennes.

The first half of the game was relatively even with both teams creating chances but failing to convert them into goals. However, in the second half, things changed dramatically as Rennes took control of the match.

In the 65th minute, Rennes midfielder Florian Thauvin scored his first goal of the season from close range. His shot found the top corner of the net and gave Rennes the lead.

Just three minutes later, Rennes winger Yann Kermarrec doubled their lead with a well-taken effort from outside the box. The goal came after he received a pass from Thauvin and fired past the Montpellier goalkeeper.

Despite conceding two goals, Montpellier managed to create some chances throughout the game. But they were unable to find the back of the net, which ultimately proved to be their downfall.

Overall, it was a dominant performance by Rennes who took all three points on Sunday evening. With their win, Rennes moved up to fifth place in the league table and remain in the running for a top-four finish this season.

Thauvin's hat-trick against Montpellier is a reminder of his quality and ability to score important goals for Rennes. He has been in great form recently, scoring four goals in his last five matches, including his hat-trick against Montpellier.

For Montpellier, it was a disappointing result as they have now lost two consecutive games in the league. They will need to bounce back quickly if they want to keep their hopes of qualifying for European football alive.

Overall, it was a strong performance by Rennes who showed their class against Montpellier. With their win, they continue to challenge for a top-four finish this season and look set to stay in the race until the end.