David secures draw for Lille against northern rivals Lens

Canada star Jonathan David scored his 16th Ligue 1 goal this season to earn Lille a 1-1 draw away to local rivals Lens in Saturday's northern derby.

Veteran Lille skipper Jose Fonte had headed an Angelo Fulgini free-kick into his own net to put Lens in front four minutes before half-time.

But Lille were rewarded for a much-better second-half display as David turned the ball in from close range on 69 minutes in a meeting of two contenders for European qualification.

Lens missed the chance to climb into second place above Marseille, who visit Rennes on Sunday.

Lille, the 2021 champions, could have gone above fifth-placed Rennes into a European spot with a win but instead remain sixth.

Leaders Paris Saint-Germain beats Nantes in Saturday's late game, their final match before the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie away to Bayern Munich in midweek.