Three out of the four Ligue 1 clubs involved in the Champions League have secured their spot for the latter stages of the competition. Lille, Brest and Monaco

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.

Ligue 1 teams competing in the Champions League on Tuesday night experienced contrasting fortunes in the penultimate games of the group stages.  Monaco ended their dismal run of form with a 1-0 win

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.

Mika s’est montré décisif en offrant le but de l’égalisation à Mohammed Salisu. Il a également essayé d’avoir de l’impact dans cette deuxième période, mais il a joué son dernier match le 11 décembre (contre Lille en Ligue des Champions, ndlr), donc ce n’est pas facile.

Driven by the desire to lift their heads at home on the occasion of the reception of Aston Villa in the Champions League this Tuesday at the Stade Louis-II (6:45 p.m.), the Monegasque manager spoke

Monaco’s floundering season has taken another turn for the worse after losing 2-1 at rock-bottom Montpellier in Ligue 1 and conceding third place to Lille.

Adi Hütter was definitive in pre-season, stating that Radoslaw Majecki, having displaced Philipp Köhn in the second half of last season, would be AS Monaco’s No. 1 this campaign. However, the

Monaco missed the chance to move level on points with second-placed Marseille in Ligue 1 as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Nantes on Friday despite a second-half comeback. Former Southampton centre-back Mohammed Salisu levelled for the principality club on the hour mark,

Lille are now four points behind second-placed ... eliminated from the French Cup on penalties by Reims on Tuesday. Adi Huetter's side have won just twice in 11 outings in all competitions.

Adi Huetter’s side remain in third place, nine points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain who host Saint-Etienne on Sunday. Monaco held onto the third and final automatic Champions League spot as fourth-placed Lille later stumbled to a 0-0 draw at 10-man ...

Mika Biereth’s career resembles that of a journeyman despite him being only 21. When the London-born Danish striker joined Monaco last week it was already his fifth club.