Monaco secured their place in the Ligue 1 title race with a dominant 2-0 victory over Lens on Saturday evening.
The result means that Monaco now sit second in the table, just two points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain, who were held to a goalless draw by Rennes earlier in the day.
The victory was all the more impressive given that Monaco had come into the game without a win in four matches and had only scored one goal in their last six games.
But the visitors proved too strong for their opponents, with goals from Bernardo Silva and Bernardo Traoré sealing the three points and putting Monaco back in the hunt for the title.
"It's been a difficult start to the season," said Monaco coach Vahid Halilhodzic. "We have not been playing well enough and we knew this match would be tough."
But he added: "I'm very happy with how my players reacted today. They showed great character and determination and I'm proud of them."
For Lens, it was another disappointing afternoon as they fell to their fifth defeat of the season, leaving them just two points above the relegation zone.
The loss meant that they have now won just once in their last 11 league matches and will be looking to turn things around in their next match against Nice on Tuesday night.
Despite their struggles, Lens remain a formidable side and have shown plenty of fight throughout the season. But if they want to avoid relegation, they will need to improve dramatically in the coming weeks.
Overall, Monaco's win at Lens is a huge boost for their title ambitions and sets them up nicely for the final stretch of the season. As they look to build on this success, the team will need to stay focused and keep performing at their best if they are to succeed in the Ligue 1 title race.