Monaco thrived over Lille in the Champions League play-offs and climbed to the quarter-finals. The French champions defeated their rivals 2-1 on aggregate after a hard-fought match in Monaco on Tuesday night.

The match was closely contested from start to finish, with both teams creating chances throughout the game. However, it was Monaco who eventually came out on top, thanks to goals from Dimitar Berbatov and Adama Traore.

Berbatov's goal was particularly important as it gave Monaco a crucial lead going into the second leg at home. And while Lille put up a good fight, they couldn't find a way past Monaco's defense.

As for the quarter-finals, Monaco will face either AC Milan or Sevilla. It should be an exciting clash between two strong teams, with Monaco likely to have the upper hand given their impressive form this season.

Overall, Monaco's victory over Lille is a big step forward for the team and sets them up well for the next round of the competition. They now have a chance to make it through to the knockout stages and potentially go all the way to the final.