Lille vs Montpellier: A Clean Sheet for Lille

On Saturday, the French Premier League saw two thrilling matches between Lille and Montpellier. The first match was a nail-biting encounter that saw both teams go toe-to-toe throughout, but it was Lille who came out on top in this one.

The game started off brightly as Lille took the lead early on when Jonathan David scored from a corner kick. However, Montpellier responded well to their opener, with Bentaleb scoring his own goal just minutes later. This gave Montpellier a commanding lead at halftime.

In the second half, Lille's defense continued to be strong, preventing any Montpellier chances from coming back into play. With the scoreline level, Lille looked like they were going to take the win, but it was not to be. Montpellier had a penalty saved by the referee after a challenge by Lille's goalkeeper, which made it look like the match would end in a draw.

However, the visitors' response proved too much for Lille's defense. They managed to put together some excellent runs down the left wing, and Bentaleb scored again to make it 2-1. The victory meant that Lille ended the day with a clean sheet, which is something that has been missing for them lately.

This win will give Lille a much-needed boost heading into the league stage. Their defensive efforts have been crucial so far this season, and they will need to continue to do so in order to secure a place in the Champions League next season.