Football: Lille win derby at Lens to tighten grip on Ligue 1 lead

08 May 2021 05:50AMLENS, France: Ligue 1 leaders Lille held their nerve to win 3-0 at local rivals Lens on Friday and put the pressure back on their pursuers who play later in the weekend.

Lille have two matches left and the victory puts them four points ahead of reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain, who visit Rennes on Sunday evening.Lens, meanwhile, surrendered their hold on a guaranteed Europa League place, dropping below Marseille on goal difference.Lille pressed from the start and won a penalty after 62 seconds as both Seko Fofana and Jonathan Clauss lunged into a challenge on Jonathan Bamba.

Lille added a third after 60 minutes. Leca parried a Bamba shot straight to Jonathan David who scored.

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