Lille did once again in the Champions League, defeating Bologna in Italy this Wednesday (1-2).
Bruno Genesio's Losc definitely knows how to shine on the big European stage. After having fallen Real and Atlético de Madrid, after a courageous draw against Juventus, the Mastiffs were able to pin Bologna on transalpine soil,
as part of the 5e lifting of the Champions League (1-2).
Forgotten the disastrous debut against Sporting in Lisbon, Lille is making its merry way in C1, 12e out of 36 three acts from the verdict, in the same unit as the last beneficiaries of a direct sesame for the round of 16 – namely Bayer, Arsenal and Monaco, respectively sixth, seventh and eighth in the general classification.
Mukau, this hero
To achieve their goals this Wednesday, the Northerners relied on a surprising double from young Mukau (44e,
66e) – when the locals had time equalized by Lucumi (63e). A good pick once again to the credit of “Pep” Genesio, who had asked the hero of the day, a defensive midfielder by trade, to evolve higher on the board; with the result that we know: two goals in the Champions League, at the age of 20 – the very first achievements of his career.
