On Sunday night, Lille's Jonathan David, Andre Bielica and Jérémy Bentaleb scored in the first half as they thrashed Toulouse 3-0 at Stade de France. The victory was Lille's third straight win in the French league, putting them just one point behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
David opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a powerful header from a corner kick, while Bentaleb added another two goals in the second half. The Belgian midfielder scored on a low shot from outside the box in the 54th minute, before doubling his tally with a powerful strike from the edge of the penalty area in the 78th minute.
Lille's defense also played a crucial role in the victory, with goalkeeper Hugo Lloris making several important saves to keep Toulouse scoreless for much of the game. The win moves Lille up to fifth place in the standings, with only three points separating them from the top four spots.
The match was a dominant display by Lille, who dominated possession throughout the game and created numerous chances on goal. The team's attacking play was aided by the return of key players like David and Bentaleb, who have been out injured recently.
Overall, the victory was a clear statement that Lille is a force to be reckoned with in the French league. With their impressive performance against Toulouse, the team has shown that they are capable of competing with the best teams in Europe.