The UEFA Champions League playoffs have been decided in the latest round of fixtures, with Monaco securing their spot in the competition. The French club defeated Lille 2-0 at Stade de France on Thursday night.
Monaco had already qualified for the knockout stages of the competition through their group stage performance, but they needed to win this match to secure a place in the last eight.
The victory was achieved thanks to goals from Adama Traore and Moussa Dembélé, who both scored early in the second half.
It was a much-needed boost for Monaco, who have struggled in recent weeks and were knocked out of the Europa League by Dynamo Kiev.
But the win is also a big boost for Monaco's chances of winning the domestic league title, which they currently lead by six points over rivals Paris Saint-Germain.
With the Champions League playoff spot secured, Monaco will now focus on securing another top-four finish in the league, while Lille will look to bounce back from this defeat and get back into the running for European football next season.