Monaco has secured its place at the top of the Ligue 1 table following their impressive 2-1 victory over Lille on Sunday. The win puts Monaco two points ahead of Lille and ensures that they will finish the season as champions.
Lille's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League have been dealt a major blow after losing to Monaco. The loss means that Lille now only have one chance of securing a spot in Europe's premier club competition. They will need to win their final game against Strasbourg and hope that Paris Saint-Germain fail to beat Lyon.
The match between Monaco and Lille was a closely contested affair, with both sides creating several chances throughout the match. However, it was Monaco who eventually emerged victorious thanks to goals from Anthony Martial and Raul Albiol.
The victory sees Monaco secure their first league title since 2016-17 and marks a return to glory for the club. It is also a huge boost for manager Lucien Favre, who has had a difficult start to his managerial career.
For Lille, the defeat was a reminder of the team's struggles this season. Despite being one of the most talented teams in France, they have struggled to find consistency and consistency. Their failure to qualify for the Champions League means that they may have to look elsewhere for silverware this year.
Overall, the result is a great achievement for Monaco and a big blow for Lille. It will be interesting to see how the two teams fare in their remaining games and whether or not Monaco can hold onto their lead at the top of the table.