The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals took place on Sunday, with Monaco securing their place in the knockout stage after defeating Lille 2-0.
Monaco had already secured a spot in the semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and were looking to add another trophy to their collection. The team arrived at the Stade de France with a full squad and was ready to face the French champions.
However, Monaco did not disappoint. In the first half, they struck early as Antoine Griezmann scored his second goal of the match in the 17th minute. The goals came from Griezmann's own penalty kick, which he successfully converted following a corner kick by Yannick Ruhl.
In the second half, Monaco continued their dominance, scoring two more times in the final minutes of regulation time. Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the 68th minute, before Ligue 1 top scorer Thomas Meunier equalized for PSG just three minutes later.
Despite the goal difference, Monaco went into extra time needing to score two goals each to advance to the knockout stages. They managed to do so, with Griezmann scoring again in the 89th minute, sealing the win for the home side.
With this victory, Monaco moved one step closer to securing their place in the final, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain or Inter Milan. It is an exciting prospect for fans of both teams, as they have been rivals since 2004 and have met many times over the years.
Overall, it was a great performance from Monaco, who showed their strength and determination throughout the game. They will be hoping that their success in the Champions League can continue to inspire them in other competitions, such as the Europa League and the Copa del Rey.