In a thrilling and closely contested match, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their place in the UEFA Champions League group stage with a resounding victory over Lille in round 35 of the French Ligue 1 season.

The match was a crucial one for PSG, as they needed to secure all three points against Lille to maintain their lead at the top of the table. The visitors came into the game full of confidence after securing a draw away to Lyon earlier in the week, but PSG were determined not to let them take advantage of their home ground advantage.

The first half saw both teams playing defensively, with neither side creating many clear-cut opportunities. However, PSG took the lead in the 47th minute through a stunning goal from Lionel Messi, who received a pass from Neymar and finished with his left foot to send the ball into the net.

Lille responded immediately with a well-worked equalizer in the 62nd minute, but PSG were able to hold on to their lead thanks to some excellent defending by Marco Verratti and Thiago Silva.

The second half was much more open, with both sides looking to take control of the game. PSG continued to dominate possession and create chances, while Lille struggled to find any rhythm.

In the 88th minute, PSG scored a second goal through a well-placed header from Kylian Mbappe, sealing their victory and securing their spot in the Champions League group stage.

Overall, it was a great performance from PSG, who showed that they are still one of the best teams in Europe. They will now look forward to facing off against Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey next month.