The French Premier League (Ligue 1) has announced that Lille have secured their place in the UEFA Champions League playoffs after defeating Marseille in the quarter-finals. The match was played on May 8th and saw Lille take the lead through a penalty shootout, with goals from Antoine Griezmann and Adil Rami.
Lille's victory is significant as it puts them in position to qualify for the final, which will be held on June 5th. This would give them the opportunity to face Manchester City in the final, who defeated Real Madrid last season.
Marseille had been in control throughout the match, but were unable to find the back of the net in the second half. However, they did manage to score a goal in stoppage time, when Rami headed home from a corner.
The win means that Lille now have a chance to secure their place in the final and potentially reach the title of European champions. It also gives them a shot at securing the trophy for the first time since 2016.
The match was a thrilling spectacle, with both teams putting up some impressive performances. The fans were treated to some stunning saves from goalkeeper Kévin Guérin and the defensive work from defenders like Jérémy M'Vila and Benjamin Pavard.
Overall, this is a great result for Lille and a testament to their resilience and determination. They are now set to face Manchester City in the final, which should be another exciting game to watch.