Monaco defeated Lille 2-0 in the Ligue 1 final, securing their place in the Champions League playoff round. The match was played at the Stade de France on Saturday night and saw Monaco come out on top with goals from Antoine Griezmann and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Griezmann opened the scoring for Monaco just before halftime when he found himself one-on-one with Lille goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. The French striker pounced on Courtois' mistake to score his first goal in the Champions League this season.

Aubameyang then doubled Monaco's lead in the second half as he scored from close range after being set up by Griezmann. His goal came as a surprise to many, as Aubameyang has struggled to find form in recent months.

Lille had some chances to扳 back the deficit but could not capitalize. They missed several opportunities to equalize, including a header from Vincent Kompany that hit the post.

The victory gives Monaco a spot in the Champions League knockout stage, where they will face either Lyon or Bordeaux in the group stages. The team now have a strong chance of winning the league title, which would be their fourth consecutive season in the top tier of French football.

Monaco's manager, Didier Deschamps, praised his players for their performance and said that they were ready for whatever comes next. "We showed our quality today and we are happy to move forward," he told reporters.

Lille manager Thierry Henry expressed disappointment in the result and said that his team should have done better. "It's a shame because we deserved to win, but we didn't do enough," he said.

The victory also means that Monaco can now focus on preparing for the upcoming Champions League tournament. They will have to navigate through a difficult group stage against teams like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Roma. However, with their experience and talent, Monaco is well-equipped to handle any challenge that comes their way.