Late Mbappe goal sends Lille top of Ligue 1

Lille moved to the top of the Ligue 1 table on goal difference after a 2-0 win over Troyes. Ethan Mbappe scored a late goal, coming off the bench to seal the victory in stoppage time. This was after the hosts had taken a first-half lead through Tiago Santos.

Mbappe's goal was his first since December and came after a red card in a midweek Champions League match against Real Betis. The 19-year-old, younger brother of Kylian Mbappe, celebrated in subdued fashion, apologising to supporters for his earlier dismissal.

Lille have taken 10 points from a possible 12 under new coach Davide Ancelotti. They sit above Monaco and Rennes on goal difference at the top of the table.

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