Millwall Regain Second Spot 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 standings. The hosts dominated the London derby from the outset, with Derek Mazou-Sacko and Camiel Neghli scoring early goals to set the tone for the match. Following a sluggish run of one win in their previous five games, Millwall's resurgence has reignited their promotion push. Alex Neil's side now sits one point above Ipswich, who face Middlesbrough on Sunday, as the battle for a Premier League spot intensifies. Millwall's opener came after just three minutes, with Mazou-Sacko capitalizing on a loose ball to score his first goal for the club. The French midfielder's strike settled the nerves of the home supporters, who had witnessed their team lose their last two home games. The hosts continued to dictate the pace of the game, with Neghli doubling their lead in the 17th minute with a beautifully crafted shot. QPR boss Julien Stephan made four half-time substitutions in an attempt to revitalize his team, but Millwall's defense held firm. The visitors' best chance came in the 89th minute, when Nikolas Madsen's effort was kept out by Millwall goalkeeper Anthony Patterson. Millwall manager Alex Neil praised his team's aggressive start, saying, 'We needed to get the fans onside, we needed to be aggressive, we needed to try and pin them in, sustain pressure.' QPR's Julien Stephan acknowledged his team's lack of intensity in the first half, stating, 'We struggled a lot and it was not a surprise to see the intensity of how they started the game.'