On Sunday evening, Rennes FC secured their first win of the season with a commanding 3-0 victory over fellow Ligue 1 side Nice.

The match was a tense affair as both teams traded blows in the opening stages, but it was Rennes who eventually broke the deadlock on the half-hour mark. A well-taken goal from forward Maxence Lemaire gave his team the lead they needed to secure all three points.

Nice responded quickly, however, and equalized just before halftime through a stunning free-kick from defender Yohann Mponzé. However, Rennes refused to be deterred and continued to dominate possession in the second half, with the home side's attacking prowess ultimately proving too much for the visitors.

Lima and Lemaire scored in the second period to seal the victory for Rennes, who now sit top of Group C with six points from two matches. The win is a major boost for Rennes' hopes of qualifying for next season's Europa League, while Nice will need to find ways to improve if they are to avoid relegation this season.