Lille OSC secured a crucial 2-1 victory over AS Monaco on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy, allowing them to leapfrog Monaco in the Ligue 1 standings.

The match started with high intensity from both sides. Lille struck first in the 22nd minute, with Hákon Arnar Haraldsson finishing off a precise assist to beat the Monaco goalkeeper. Haraldsson doubled the lead in the 42nd minute, capping off an outstanding first-half performance.

AS Monaco responded just before halftime, as Takumi Minamino pulled one back in the 45+1 minute, giving the visitors hope. Despite Monaco’s efforts in the second half, Lille held firm to secure the important win.

With this result, Lille climbs to 4th place with 40 points, while AS Monaco drops to 5th with 39 points. Both teams remain in the hunt for European competition spots next season.