Monaco beat Lille 2-0 on Sunday evening in the French Ligue 1, securing their place in the UEFA Champions League play-off round.

The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances throughout the game. However, it was Monaco who emerged victorious, thanks to goals from Yannick Bolasie and Benjamin Mendy.

Bolasie's goal came early in the second half, as he took advantage of a defensive error by Lille to score his first goal for the club. Mendy added to the lead late on, as he capitalized on a mistake by Lille goalkeeper Romain Boet.

The win means that Monaco will face either Manchester United or RB Leipzig in the play-off round, which will be played over two legs next month. The winner of this tie will progress to the group stage of the Champions League, while the loser will have to settle for a lower European competition.

For Lille, the defeat is a blow to their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. They currently sit third in the table, but they still have a chance to qualify if they can finish above Monaco in the final standings.

Overall, it was a successful day for Monaco, who secured their place in the Champions League play-off round. It remains to be seen how they will fare against Manchester United or RB Leipzig, but one thing is clear - they will be a tough opponent in the upcoming tournament.