Monaco have beaten Lille 2-1 to secure their place in the top three positions in Ligue 1 and further boost their chances of winning the title this season.

The match at Stade Louis II was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating opportunities throughout the game. However, it was Monaco who were able to take advantage of some defensive mistakes from Lille to score two goals in the first half.

The first goal came after just six minutes when a cross from the right flank found the head of Anthony Martial, who headed home past the diving goalkeeper. The second goal arrived eight minutes later when a well-placed free-kick from Benjamin Mendy gave Monaco the lead.

Lille tried to fight back in the second half but were unable to find the back of the net. Monaco's defense also played well, limiting any threat from the visitors' attacks.

With this win, Monaco have now moved into third place in the table, just one point behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain and behind second-placed Lyon by a single point. This is a significant achievement for the team, as they had struggled to maintain their form in recent weeks.

Furthermore, Monaco's chances of winning the title this season are looking brighter than ever before. They have already clinched their spot in the top three and will be looking to continue their impressive form in the remaining games of the season.

For Lille, however, their European hopes have taken a major hit. They currently sit bottom of Group H in the Europa League, with only one point from their opening four matches. With their struggles on home soil against Monaco, it seems unlikely that they will be able to turn things around and secure a place in Europe next season.