Rennes have secured their place in the Ligue 1 title race after defeating Toulouse 3-2 at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday afternoon. The result sees Rennes move to within two points of leaders Monaco with three games left to play.
The match was a closely contested affair throughout, but it was Rennes who came out on top thanks to a brace from Anthony Martial. The French striker scored twice in the first half, putting Rennes ahead before Toulouse were able to equalize through a goal from Adama Traoré.
However, Rennes responded quickly and scored again through Martial's second goal of the game. The former Manchester United forward then added another late on to put Rennes into the lead once more.
In addition to Martial's efforts, Florian Thauvin also had a key role in the victory as he provided the assist for the opening goal and also played a part in the second. Meanwhile, Toulouse's best chance of the match fell to Maxime Cresson, who saw his effort blocked by Rennes' goalkeeper.
Overall, Rennes' victory is a huge boost for the club and could help them secure their first league title since 2015. With only one game remaining, they will need to win their final game against Nice to ensure their place in the top flight next season.