Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their lead in the French Ligue 1 title race with a convincing 2-1 victory over Rennes on Sunday. The match was played at the Parc des Princes stadium and saw PSG's superstar striker Kylian Mbappé score twice to secure the win.

Mbappé, who has been instrumental in PSG's success this season, opened the scoring for the hosts in the 44th minute. He found the back of the net after receiving a perfect pass from defender Benjamin Pavard. The striker then doubled his tally in the 68th minute when he converted a penalty kick after being fouled inside the box by Rennes' goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

Rennes, who had been leading the league table for much of the season, were caught off guard by the late goals and struggled to keep up with PSG's momentum. The visitors were unable to find any significant chances throughout the match and eventually conceded two goals that proved decisive.

The result was a boost for PSG, who now sit third in the standings behind leaders Monaco and Lyon. They will look to maintain their position in the title race against their nearest challengers in upcoming matches.

Meanwhile, Rennes remain sixth in the table, but they still have a chance to make a comeback if they can improve their form. The team will be hoping to bounce back quickly after their loss and avoid slipping further down the rankings.

Overall, the 2-1 victory over Rennes was a crucial win for PSG, as it maintained their lead in the title race and gave them confidence going into future matches. The performance of Kylian Mbappé was particularly impressive, as he showed why he is one of the best players in the world and helped PSG to secure a vital three points.