Rennes have secured their place in the Coupe de France final after defeating Montpellier 2-0 at the Stade de la Mosson on Saturday evening. The win was a major boost for Rennes, who had been struggling in recent weeks and needed to secure their place in the competition.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances throughout the game. However, it was Rennes who took the lead early on through a header from Maxence Lacroix. The goal proved to be the turning point of the game as Rennes continued to dominate possession and create opportunities.
Montpellier were unable to find a way back into the match and were eventually beaten by a second-half strike from Rennes' Florian Thauvin. The win meant that Rennes will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Coupe de France final next week.
Thauvin's performance was particularly impressive, scoring two goals in the space of five minutes towards the end of the match. The French striker has been in top form this season and has scored six goals in his last four games.
Despite the defeat, Montpellier can take heart from the fact that they have given Rennes a tough game and created numerous chances throughout the match. The defeat will be a bitter pill to swallow for the Montpellier fans but they will be hoping for a return to form in the coming seasons.
Overall, it was another successful weekend for Rennes, who have now reached the Coupe de France final. The victory over Montpellier was a much-needed boost for the team and will give them confidence heading into the upcoming season.