Lille and Montpellier Draw in Ligue 1 with Jonathan David's Brace
In a thrilling match on Matchday 13 of Ligue 1, Montpellier managed to earn a last-minute draw against Lille, finishing 2-2. The goals for the hosts came from Issiaga Sylla and Arnaud Nordin, while Jonathan David starred for Lille with a brace.
Jonathan David: Lille's Key Player
Lille took the lead with a goal from Jonathan David in the 44th minute. In the second half, after a brief equalizer from Montpellier, David struck again in the 54th minute, putting his team back in front and continuing his strong form this season.
With this double, David reached 9 goals in 12 appearances for the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season and matched an impressive milestone of 97 goals in total with Lille, making him the club's second-highest all-time scorer.
Montpellier Refuses to Fall
Despite the setback, Montpellier showed resilience. Issiaga Sylla equalized in injury time at the end of the first half, and just when it seemed Lille was heading for a win, Arnaud Nordin scored in the 90+3', salvaging a crucial point for the hosts.
The draw leaves Montpellier at the bottom of the table with only 8 points, while Lille stays in 4th place with 23 points, remaining in contention for European spots. A high-intensity match that highlighted Jonathan David's scoring ability as he continues to make his mark on Ligue 1.