Lille moved up to third after coming from behind to beat Nice, but Montpellier provided the shock of the day as they beat Monaco 2-1.

Lille warmed up for next week's trip to Liverpool in the Champions League by coming from behind to beat Nice 2-1 on Friday and climb up to third place in Ligue 1 as they capitalised on Monaco's surprise defeat earlier.

Bruno Genesio's Lille extended its unbeaten run in all competitions to 21 games with a 2-1 home win against Nice to move one point above Monaco, which played earlier. Despite taking the lead through Germany defender Thilo Kehrer in the first half against ...

Monaco's challenging Ligue 1 season deteriorated further with a 2-1 defeat against last-placed Montpellier, surrendering third place to Lille. Despite early advantage, Monaco's defense faltered in the second half.

Lille secures a comeback win over Nice, moving to third in Ligue 1. Key goals from Hakon Haraldsson and Bafode Diakite seal the victory.

The hosts scored twice in the second half through Hakon Haraldsson and Bafode Diakite to earn their first win since early December.

Bruno Genesio's Lille side extended its unbeaten run in ... Despite taking the lead through Germany defender Thilo Kehrer, Monaco collapsed after the break when Jordan forward Mousa Al Tamari ...

Monaco's slump in form continued on Friday ahead of their return to Champions League action as the principality club blew a lead to lose 2-1 away to Ligue 1's bottom club Montpellier.

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