Montpellier vs Lille, the match that was supposed to be a classic clash between two of the best teams in France's top flight turned out to be a different story altogether. The match ended with Montpellier securing their first clean sheet in Ligue 1 this season. This victory is all the more significant because it came against one of the most formidable teams in the league.
The match started off with both teams playing aggressively and trying to create chances. However, neither side managed to find the back of the net in the opening stages of the game. It wasn't until the second half that things started to heat up.
In the 62nd minute, Jonathan David scored his first goal for Lille since he joined from Monaco. His powerful shot from outside the box found the back of the net, giving Lille the lead they needed.
But it wasn't over yet. In the 75th minute, Bentaleb scored his first goal for Lille in just his second appearance for the club. His header from a corner kick found the back of the net, sealing the win for Lille.
Despite conceding two goals, Montpellier's defense played exceptionally well throughout the match. They were never able to break down Lille's defense, thanks to some excellent defending from the likes of Benjamin Bourigeaud and Théo N'Kampouya.
This victory is a huge boost for Montpellier, who had been struggling on the pitch. With this result, Montpellier now sits in 8th place in the table, just three points behind their rivals, Nice.
Overall, this was a fantastic display of football from both sides, but it was Montpellier's defense that really stood out. Their performance was commendable, and it will surely give them confidence going forward.