Monaco thrived on Saturday as they defeated Lille 2-0 to secure their first win of the Ligue 1 season. The victory was a much-needed boost for the Monaco side, who had been struggling to find form in recent weeks.
The match started off slowly, with both teams playing defensively for the majority of the first half. However, it was Monaco who took the lead in the 48th minute through a goal from Benjamin Mendy. The French defender slotted home a well-taken penalty after being fouled by Lille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda.
Despite being down a man, Monaco continued to press and were rewarded just before halftime when Anthony Modeste scored his first goal for the club. The forward headed home a cross from Mendy to give Monaco a two-goal advantage at the break.
Lille responded to the goal in the second half, but it was too little too late as Monaco held on for a comfortable win. The result means that Monaco have now secured their place in the top four of the league table, leaving them just one point behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
For Monaco, this is a much-needed confidence boost ahead of the upcoming matches against Marseille and Strasbourg. The team will be hoping to continue their impressive form and push for a title challenge this season.