Lille leans on goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier's heroics to secure a 2-0 victory over Metz. Chevalier, the standout player, saved two penalties, steering his team to success with goals from Yusuf Yacizi and Jonathan David in added time of the first half.

In a pivotal match where Metz could have altered the course, Chevalier's timely interventions secured at least two crucial points. Lille maintains its fourth position, trailing the leader Paris Saint-Germain by seven points.

During the first half, Chevalier thwarted a penalty from Simon Elisor, potentially giving Metz the lead. Subsequently, Yazici and Jonathan David found the net before halftime. At the start of the second half, Chevalier again denied a penalty, this time from Lamine Camara, preventing Metz from getting back into the game.

With thirty minutes remaining, Chevalier made another crucial save against a shot from Cheikh Sabaly. This performance marked his contribution in a match that revived Lille after two draws, placing them back in contention for the title.