Rennes secured their league victory on Saturday night, winning 3-1 against Montpellier in the opening round of Ligue 1. The match was played at Stade de la Bastille and saw Rennes dominate from start to finish.

The hosts took control early on when midfielder Lucas Leiva found himself unmarked in the box and fired in a low shot that beat goalkeeper Nicolas Otamendi. This goal put Rennes ahead and gave them confidence going into the second half.

Montpellier tried to mount a comeback, but Rennes' defense held firm. In the 57th minute, substitute defender Antoine Griezmann pounced on a loose ball and rifled it past Otamendi for his first goal since joining the club in January.

Despite being down to ten men after a foul in the 69th minute, Rennes managed to hold onto the lead. They were ultimately able to secure their victory thanks to a late goal from substitute forward Kevin De Bruyne, who scored from outside the box after a corner kick.

The win moves Rennes up to sixth place in the table, one point behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain. It also gives them a chance to potentially catch up to Lyon in the race for Champions League qualification.

Overall, this was a solid performance from Rennes, who showed resilience and determination throughout the match. With a strong squad and a promising future under new manager Thomas Tuchel, there is no doubt that they will continue to be a force in French football.