**Ligue 1 Round 23: Ben Yedder Scores in Monaco's 5-Goal Win**
In a thrilling match on Tuesday night, Monaco secured their fifth straight victory in Ligue 1 with a convincing 5-0 win over Lyon at the Parc des Princes. The performance was led by the prolific forward Ben Yedder, who scored twice and provided two assists to help his team maintain their top-three position.
Yedder's first goal came just after half-time when he rifled past Lyon goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois from the edge of the box. His second strike came even more emphatically as he headed home a corner kick from the right side of the penalty area, putting Monaco firmly in control of the game.
The second-half saw further goals from Monaco's attacking trio. Olivier Giroud netted a well-taken header from a corner, while Antoine Griezmann rounded off the scoring with a powerful shot into the back of the net. These additional goals solidified Monaco's lead and ensured they would be safe for another week in the title race.
Monaco's 5-0 victory not only gave them a much-needed boost but also maintained their perfect record in this season's league. They now stand at the top of the table with 49 points, three clear ahead of leaders Paris Saint-Germain. The win also lifts Monaco's overall tally to 87 points in all competitions this season, placing them third in Europe's premier club competition.
Meanwhile, Lyon, who were aiming to extend their winning streak, fell short, leaving them sliding down the table. Their five-game unbeaten run comes to an end, and they now find themselves in 11th place with 36 points.
The result sets up a tough challenge for Monaco in their next fixture against Lille on Saturday, where they will need to continue their impressive form if they want to maintain their dominance in Ligue 1. On the other hand, Lyon will have to bounce back quickly from this setback if they hope to avoid relegation from the top four.
As the season progresses, it remains to be seen how these results will affect the overall standings and potentially influence the outcome of the Champions League knockout stages. With both teams playing strong football throughout the season, there is no shortage of excitement in Ligue 1 as the campaign continues.