Boro fell behind to Maxime Colin’s opener but took the lead after first-half goals from Britt Assombalonga and George Saville. Lewis Wing then scored twice in the second half to complete the scoring.
Our Middlesbrough writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his marks from the match – scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see them:
5. Marc Bola - 7
Solid defensively and played a quick free-kick which led to Assombalonga’s leveller. 7 Photo: Alex Dodd - CameraSport
6. Sam Morsy - 7
Positioned himself well to retrieve loose balls in the middle of the park and protect Boro’s back for. 7 Photo: Alex Pantling
7. George Saville - 8
A fine all-round display from the Boro midfielder. Put Boro ahead with a fine finish and threw himself into tackles and header. 8 Photo: Getty Images
8. Marcus Tavernier - 7
Full of energy even if it didn’t always click in the final third. Tracked back defensively in the second half. 7 Photo: George Wood