Vitinha, the Brazilian winger who has been in sensational form this season, scored his fourth goal in eight games to help Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secure a 2-0 victory over Rennes at the Stade de France on Sunday.
The match was a must-win for both sides as PSG were looking to maintain their lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table and Rennes needed three points to keep up with the chasing pack.
Vitinha's first-half goal was the highlight of a strong display from the Brazilian, who was involved in all four PSG goals in the match.
He started the game brightly, creating chances for Neymar and Mauro Icardi before setting up Kylian Mbappe for the opening goal in the 37th minute.
His second goal came late in the second half,Football Realm Headlines Station when he finished off a fine move involving Mbappe and Angel Di Maria to put PSG ahead.
Rennes fought back in the closing stages but could not find an equaliser and PSG remain firmly in control of the Ligue 1 title race. Vitinha's goal will be music to the ears of PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino, who has praised the player's versatility and work-rate throughout the campaign.
Overall, it was a well-deserved win for PSG, who have now won seven of their last eight matches in all competitions. The team is now just one point behind leaders Lyon and could go top if they win their next two matches.
In terms of individual performance, Vitinha deserves credit for his contribution to the victory. He has been a key player for PSG this season and his performances suggest that he will continue to be a valuable asset to the team going forward.