Millwall Regain Second Place in Championship with Convincing Win Over QPR

Millwall's blistering start paved the way for a 2-0 victory over QPR in the Sky Bet Championship, propelling them back into second place in the table. After a sluggish run of one win in five games, the Lions rediscovered their form with early goals from Derek Mazou-Sacko and Camiel Neghli, allowing them to dominate the London derby from the outset. Alex Neil's side leapfrogged Ipswich, who face Middlesbrough on Sunday, and now sit one point above them in the promotion race. Millwall took the lead after just three minutes when Mazou-Sacko capitalized on a loose ball to score his first goal for the club, easing the nerves of the home supporters who had witnessed their team lose their last two home games. The hosts continued to press, with Tristan Crama heading over from a Casper De Norre cross, before Neghli doubled the lead with a beautifully crafted shot into the far corner. Millwall's attacking prowess continued, with Josh Coburn's header tipped over by QPR goalkeeper Joe Walsh and Zak Sturge shooting into the side netting. QPR boss Julien Stephan made four half-time substitutions, and his side created the first chance of the second half through Rumarn Burrell, who headed wide from Jake Clarke-Salter's cross. Morocco international Ilias Chair, making his first appearance since November, nearly reduced the deficit with a low shot from outside the area. Millwall did not replicate their first-half attacking flair but came close to a third goal when Coburn met Femi Azeez's ball into the box, only for Walsh to make a stunning save with his legs. QPR finally registered a shot on target in the 89th minute, with Nikolas Madsen's effort from 25 yards kept out by Millwall goalkeeper Anthony Patterson. Millwall manager Alex Neil praised his team's aggressive start, which pinned QPR back and allowed them to control the game. QPR boss Julien Stephan acknowledged his team's lack of intensity in the first half, which made it difficult for them to compete, but noted an improvement in the second half after making four changes.