Monaco has secured their place at the top of Group D in the UEFA Champions League with a dominant victory over Lille in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
The Monaco side dominated throughout the game and were never truly threatened by their opponents. The visitors took the lead in the first half thanks to a goal from Benjamin Mendy, but Lille were unable to find an equalizer as Monaco maintained their unbeaten record in the competition so far this season.
With this win, Monaco have consolidated their top-three position in the Ligue 1 table, which is good news for the team and their supporters. They now have four games remaining in the league season, with two home matches against Nice and Reims coming up, and one away match against Rennes.
However, it looks like Lille's European hopes may be fading fast. Despite their recent form, they have struggled in their last few fixtures, losing twice in their last three matches and conceding five goals in total. As a result, they currently sit in eighth place in Group C in the Europa Conference League, which means that they will need to win all of their remaining games to qualify for next year's tournament.
Overall, Monaco's win over Lille was a big boost for them, and they can now focus on securing a top-three finish in the Ligue 1 standings. However, it remains to be seen whether or not Lille's struggles in Europe will have any impact on their chances of qualifying for next year's tournament.