In the latest round of Ligue 1 action, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured all three points against Rennes, with a thrilling 2-1 victory in the matchday 16 encounter.

The match was played at the Parc des Princes stadium, and PSG took control from the start, creating several chances to score in the first half. However, Rennes proved to be a tough opponent for PSG, who struggled to break down their defensive line.

Despite the early pressure, PSG managed to find the back of the net through a well-taken goal from Kylian Mbappe. The French forward showed his class by scoring a brilliant header that gave PSG the lead in the 45th minute.

Rennes responded immediately, however, as they found the equalizer in the 77th minute. The home team's striker, Wissam Ben Yedder, scored a stunning volley that put them level with PSG.

However, PSG refused to give up, and they continued to press hard for a winning goal. In the final minutes of the match, they finally succeeded when Mauro Icardi headed home a cross from Angel Di Maria, securing a crucial win for PSG.

With this victory, PSG moved up to second place in the table, just one point behind leaders Nice. Mbappe's goal was his third in as many games, and he remains the standout performer for PSG so far this season.

Overall, it was another impressive display from PSG in what has been a dominant campaign under Mauricio Pochettino. They will now look to maintain their form in the coming matches, with the upcoming fixture against Montpellier providing a stern test.