Monaco secured their place in the UEFA Champions League Playoffs after defeating Lille 2-0 in a crucial match at the Stade Louis II on Tuesday night.

The Monaco side started brightly and took the lead when substitute Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored from close range just before half-time. The French striker's goal was his second in as many matches this season, having also netted against Real Madrid earlier in the season.

Lille fought back in the second half but could not find a way past Monaco's solid defense. The visitors were unable to capitalize on several chances that they did create, including one where Nicolas Gaitan had a shot blocked by goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.

With the result, Monaco will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Manchester City in the next round of the competition. They will need to avoid defeat to ensure that they can progress to the quarter-finals, which would be a significant achievement for the club.

This win is particularly important for Monaco as they have been struggling to maintain their form in recent weeks. However, it shows that the team has still got the ability to compete at the highest level of European football. With Aubameyang continuing to impress, Monaco look set to be a force to be reckoned with in the coming months.