Monaco have secured their place at the top of the Ligue 1 table after defeating Lille 2-0 on Saturday. The win means that Monaco now hold a two-point lead over second-placed Paris Saint-Germain, who lost 1-0 to Nice.
The result was also a blow to Lille's European hopes as they dropped out of the Champions League spots with only one game remaining in the group stage. Monaco, meanwhile, will be hoping to maintain their unbeaten record against Lille this season and consolidate their position in the top three.
Despite the defeat for Lille, it is clear that they still have a lot to play for in the league. They sit just five points behind third-placed Rennes and could still qualify for Europe if they can secure more wins in the final few weeks of the season.
Overall, the victory for Monaco has been a big boost for their title bid and has given them some breathing space ahead of the final stretch of the campaign. It remains to be seen how Lille will respond in their remaining games, but their chances of qualifying for Europe seem to have faded slightly.