Monaco's impressive start to the season continued on Sunday as they defeated Lille 3-1 at Stade Louis II. The victory marked their first win of the campaign, and it came after a disappointing result against Paris Saint-Germain in midweek.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances throughout the game. However, it was Monaco who eventually took control of the match, thanks to two goals from Ben Yedder. The French striker scored twice in the second half, helping his team secure all three points.
Yedder's goal-scoring display was particularly impressive, given that he had only scored one goal in his previous six games for Monaco. His second goal of the match came just before halftime, when he capitalized on a mistake by Lille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda.
Despite the defeat for Lille, coach Rudi Garcia praised his players' performance, saying that they showed great resilience despite the difficult conditions on Sunday. "We were under pressure from the beginning, but we never gave up," he said. "We fought until the end and we deserve credit for our performance."
Overall, Monaco's win is a major boost for the club ahead of the rest of the season. They now sit top of Group A in the Ligue 1 standings, just two points behind leaders PSG. With Yedder in such good form, there is every chance that the French striker will continue to score important goals for Monaco this season.