Monaco beat Lille 2-1 in their UEFA Champions League group stage match on Sunday afternoon. The victory consolidated Monaco’s position as one of the top three teams in the competition, while also raising doubts about Lille’s chances of advancing to the knockout stages.

In the first half, Monaco dominated the game with several good opportunities. However, Lille managed to hold onto their lead through solid defensive play and some lucky saves from the Monaco goalkeeper. In the second half, Monaco finally broke the deadlock when Antoine Griezmann scored his second goal of the match. He pounced on a loose ball in the box and converted it into a stunning strike.

The win over Lille was significant for Monaco as they move up to third place in Group B, which is crucial for their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages. The team now has two games left against Roma and Benfica, both of whom have already qualified for the next round.

On the other hand, Lille’s hopes of advancing to the knockout stages seem slim. They lost to Monaco but also had a tough draw against Roma, who could potentially knock them out if they manage to score more goals than Monaco do. With just one game left against Benfica, Lille will need to hope that Monaco makes a mistake or suffers another injury to keep their hopes alive.

Overall, this match was a close contest, but Monaco’s victory consolidates their position as one of the top teams in the competition. It remains to be seen whether Lille can still make it to the knockout stages, but their performance so far suggests that they may not have much chance.