Lille and Rennes played out a thrilling encounter at the Stade de Lille on Sunday evening, with the home side emerging victorious in a match that was full of drama and excitement.
The match kicked off with both teams looking to establish their dominance early on, but it was Lille who took the lead in the 38th minute through a goal from Jonathan David. The French forward's powerful strike from outside the box gave Lille the lead they needed to secure victory.
Despite being down by one goal, Rennes refused to give up and fought back in the second half. They created several chances to equalize, but were unable to find the back of the net.
However, it was Lille who eventually sealed the win in the 79th minute when another goal from David made sure that they would take all three points from the game.
For David, this is just the latest chapter in his impressive European career. He has already scored four goals for France U21s and has been named as a potential candidate for the Euro 2020 squad.
This win will be a huge boost for Lille, who have struggled recently in the league. It also sends a strong message to their rivals in the race for the Ligue 1 title.
Overall, it was a thrilling encounter between two of the best teams in France, and one that saw both sides leave with a lot of credit. We can only wait and see what comes next in this exciting season of football.