Lille ascended to the Ligue 1 lead after defeating Troyes 2-1 in a match from the 17th round of the French championship. Paulo Fonseca's team thus reached first place in the standings, overtaking rivals such as Monaco.
Portuguese full-back Tiago Santos was one of the stars of the match, scoring the first goal of the game. The 22-year-old player contributed decisively to his team's victory, showing his importance in the Portuguese coach's tactical scheme.
Lille now has 38 points after 17 rounds, consolidating an impressive campaign this season. The team has shown consistency both in attack and defense, which has allowed them to reach the top of the standings.
Tiago Santos, who came through Benfica's youth academy, has been one of Ligue 1's revelations this season. His performance against Troyes reinforces his status as an undisputed starter at right-back for Lille, the club he joined in 2023 and where he has been establishing himself as one of the best full-backs in the French league.
