Overview
- He scored at 90+1 off a Matias Fernandez-Pardo cross, controlling and turning before beating goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky for a 1-0 win.
- The 38-year-old also missed a stoppage-time penalty but said he was satisfied to have secured the points despite the late error.
- The strike was his second goal in two Ligue 1 matches since returning to France, reinforcing his immediate impact up front.
- The victory moved Lille to fifth on four points after two rounds, while Monaco dropped to eighth with three.
- President Olivier Létang indicated no active pursuit of another traditional centre-forward, and coach Bruno Genesio highlighted structured minutes management for Giroud.