Nice Holds Lille to 2-2 Draw in Ligue 1

In a dramatic Ligue 1 match, Nice salvaged a 2-2 draw against Lille with a last-minute goal from Tom Louchet, preventing Lille from climbing into the top three. Lille initially took the lead with a goal from 19-year-old Matias Fernandez-Pardo in the 17th minute, and after Nice equalized through Sofiane Diop in the 56th minute, Lille regained the advantage with a goal from Mitchel Bakker. Despite dominating possession for much of the match, Nice managed to equalize again in stoppage time, leaving Lille in fourth place with 19 points, just one point behind Marseille. This result keeps Nice in fifth with 17 points and highlights the competitive nature of the league, as both teams aim for European qualification. Additionally, Lyon faced local rivals Saint-Etienne amid heightened security due to past incidents, and Reims triumphed over Le Havre, moving into sixth place. Montpellier also surprised with a victory over Brest, further complicating the standings.