On Sunday evening, Montpellier secured their place in the Coupe de France semi-finals with a hard-fought victory over Ligue 1 side Lille. The match was played at Stade de la Beaujoire, and it was a tense affair from start to finish.
The game began with both teams playing aggressively, but it was Montpellier who took the lead in the 44th minute through Jonathan David. The forward made no mistake when he headed home a cross from Benoit Costil, giving his team a 1-0 lead at half-time.
Lille looked to come back in the second half, but they were unable to find the net. In fact, it was Montpellier who added to their lead just two minutes into the second half. Bentaleb, who had been impressive throughout the match, scored his first goal for the club to double their advantage.
Despite Lille's best efforts to get back into the game, they were unable to find the back of the net. As a result, Montpellier held on to their slender lead to progress to the semi-finals.
The win was a much-needed boost for Montpellier, who have struggled this season. The victory also means that they will face another tough test in the form of Paris Saint-Germain or Nice in the next round.
Overall, it was a great performance from Montpellier against a strong Lille side. With David and Bentaleb scoring crucial goals, the team will be confident heading into the next round. It will be interesting to see how they fare against either PSG or Nice.