On Sunday night, Monaco defeated Lille in their first round match in the Ligue 1 season, setting up a potential clash with Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
The game was a tense affair as both sides pushed forward in search of the opening goal, but it wasn't until the 68th minute when Monaco finally broke through. A well-worked move saw Benjamin Mendy find space on the left wing and his cross found its way to Anthony Martial, who headed home from close range to give Monaco the lead.
Lille responded immediately with a strong challenge from Yussuf Poulsen that led to a penalty, but Benjamin Mendy saved the spot-kick with ease. The home side continued to press for an equaliser, but they were unable to create any clear-cut chances.
In the second half, Monaco maintained their pressure and were rewarded with another goal in the 74th minute. A break down the right flank saw Bernardo Silva play in Benjamin Mendy, who cut inside and fired past the goalkeeper to double Monaco's lead.
With two goals already scored, Monaco were able to settle into their comfortable style of play, while Lille struggled to mount any serious challenges. They eventually conceded a third goal in the final minutes of the game, when Mendy again made a crucial block to deny a射门机会。
This result sets up a potentially exciting tie between Monaco and PSG in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, with both teams having already secured their places in the competition this season. It will be a tough test for PSG, who have already lost two matches in the group stage, but Monaco will undoubtedly be looking to make the most of their advantage going into the tie.