ISTANBUL

Lille won the French Ligue 1 title Sunday for the fourth time, beating Angers SCO 2-1 in an away game.

Lille got an early goal when striker Jonathan David scored from a close-range finish at the Raymond Kopa Stadium in Angers, France.

Burak Yilmaz successfully converted a penalty shot in the 45th minute to double the lead to 2-0.

Angers narrowed the gap to one with a goal from Angelo Fulgini in stoppage time before the match ended 2-1.

With the crucial victory, Lille were crowned champion of the French top-tier football league for the first time since 2011, ending Paris Saint-Germain’s run of three straight titles.

The 35-year old Yilmaz played a key role in winning the league title as the Turkish striker netted 16 goals in 28 games.

Collecting 83 points, Lille completed the 2020-21 season of Ligue 1 one point ahead of second-place Paris Saint-Germain.

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Angers SCO vs Lille: French Ligue 1

ANGERS, FRANCE - MAY 23: Burak Yilmaz (R), Yusuf Yazici (2n R) and Zeki Celik (L) of Lille celebrate after winning the French Ligue (L1) soccer match between Angers SCO and Lille (LOSC) at Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers, France on May 23, 2021. ( Yusuf Özcan - Anadolu Agency )