Jonathan David Scores for Lille as Lille beat Rennes in Ligue 1, keeping hopes alive for European places.

Lille and Jonathan David scored to help the French club secure a 2-1 win over Rennes on Saturday, which has kept their European hopes alive.

The match was crucial for both teams, with Lille needing three points to keep up with Paris Saint-Germain and Nice in third place in the table, while Rennes needed all three points to stay in the top six.

David, who is currently tied with Neymar for the most goals scored in Ligue 1 this season, opened the scoring in the 57th minute with a powerful header from a cross from his teammate Florian Thauvin.

However, Rennes hit back immediately when substitute Anthony Lopes equalized just four minutes later with a stunning free-kick that sailed into the top corner.

But Lille refused to be beaten and responded quickly, with David finding the net again in the 84th minute with a close-range finish after receiving a pass from Thauvin.

The victory means that Lille have now secured a place in the Europa League, but it will still be a difficult task for them to reach the next round given the strength of the competition.

Overall, it was a fantastic performance from Lille, with David and Thauvin playing key roles in the team's success. They will hope to continue their good form and build on their current position in the table as they look to qualify for Europe next season.