Jonathan David Scores Winner in Ligue 1 Round 25 to Keep European Dreams Alive for Lille.

In the first match of Ligue 1 round 25, Jonathan David scored a crucial winner as Paris Saint-Germain secured their place in the Champions League after a dramatic 4-1 victory over Nice.

The French international striker opened the scoring with just four minutes gone and then added another late goal from close range in the 69th minute to seal the win for the Lille side. The result was a massive boost for the French club who have been struggling to progress in Europe this season and were hoping that this win would give them the confidence they needed to make a strong comeback.

David's goal came after he had missed several opportunities early on in the game and it was only his second goal in the league this term. He has been a consistent performer for PSG throughout the campaign but this was a real turning point for him.

"It was a big win for us," said PSG manager Thomas Tuchel. "We knew we could not afford to lose games like this, so I am really happy that we won."

David's performance in the match was also a reflection of how important it is for a player to step up at such a crucial moment. It showed that even though he was just 28 years old, he still possesses the skills and experience required to be a top scorer in the Champions League.

"I think it's always important to keep improving and being able to score goals is something you should do every day," said David. "I'm really grateful to have got this chance to play in the Champions League and I hope to continue doing well in future."

With Paris Saint-Germain now looking set to face Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the competition, it remains to be seen whether they will be able to secure a spot in the final. But with David's performance in hand, there is no doubt that the Parisian club will be pushing hard to reach their dreams in Europe.