Monaco and Lille faced off in the Ligue 1 Champions League Playoffs on Saturday night, with Monaco prevailing 2-1 to secure their place in the final round.

The match was highly anticipated, as both teams had been battling for a spot in the quarterfinals of the competition. Monaco had previously defeated Lille in the quarterfinals last season, while Lille had not managed to make it past the group stage this year.

In the first half, Monaco looked like they were on top, as they took the lead through a goal from Yannick Bolasie. However, Lille responded with a late equalizer from Lucas Nigro, who had come on as a substitute in the second half.

Despite the comeback, Monaco continued to dominate the game, and they were rewarded with another goal in the 68th minute. This time, it came from Antoine Griezmann, who scored his third hat-trick of the season.

In the second half, Monaco's dominance only grew stronger, as they added two more goals to their scoreline. They even went ahead again in the 77th minute, when a penalty kick by Yannick Bolasie was converted into a goal by Antoine Griezmann.

Lille could not recover from the early lead, and Monaco sealed their spot in the final round by scoring a winner in the 95th minute. With the win, Monaco secured their place in the quarterfinals, while Lille would face Real Madrid in the next round.

Overall, it was a thrilling match, with both teams showcasing their talent and determination. The result was a testament to the resilience of the teams, and it showed that there is still hope for the future of the sport.