PARIS (AP) — Canada striker Jonathan David scored two goals and set up the other as Lille beat Auxerre 3-1 on Sunday to maintain its push for a Champions League place next season.
Lille's win moved it provisionally up to fourth place and put some pressure on Lyon, which was playing later Sunday at bitter local rival Saint-Etienne. A win for Lyon would move it above Lille and level on points with third-place Monaco.
The top three sides in France earn an automatic place into Europe's elite club competition, while the side in fourth enters qualifying.
Belgium right back Thomas Meunier gave Lille an early lead after being found by David, who then netted late in the first half with a clinical first-time effort.