Monaco has secured their place in the UEFA Champions League next season after defeating Lille 2-0 at Stade Louis II on Sunday. The victory was enough to secure Monaco's spot in the group stage of the competition, which will be played over two legs.
The match was a closely contested affair throughout, but it was Monaco who came out victorious thanks to goals from Bernardo Silva and Kylian Mbappe. The victory is a huge boost for Monaco, who had been struggling in recent weeks.
"It's amazing," said coach Lucien Favre after the match. "It's not easy to win a game like this, especially against a team like Lille. We were very focused and we played well."
For Lille, the defeat was a bitter pill to swallow as they were hoping to qualify for the Europa League. However, they will have to settle for a play-off place, which they secured by beating Strasbourg 1-0 in their last game.
"This result is disappointing," said manager Christophe Galtier. "We were expecting a better result today, but we still have a chance to qualify for the Europa League."
Despite the disappointment, both teams will be looking forward to the upcoming matches, with Monaco having a tough task ahead of them in their group stage fixtures. Meanwhile, Lille will be hoping to bounce back in their final league match of the season against Reims on Saturday.