It seems that Bruno Genesio, the LOSC coach, is truly made for these prestigious matches. After his exploit against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City with Olympique Lyonnais in September 2018 (2-1), the French tactician took the scalp of Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid, Wednesday October 2, during the second day of the League champions (1-0).
A success as resounding as it was surprising, against the reigning champions who, in addition to being widely favored, had until then remained undefeated for 36 matches. But the desire and the game plan of the Northerners were able to thwart the White Housestruggling against the agility of goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, or the liveliness of winger Edon Zhegrova.
Salvation came shortly before the break, with a hand from Eduardo Camavinga in his area, punished by a penalty perfectly converted by Jonathan David (45e + 2). Lille thus scored their first points in this new C1 format, to climb to 19e place in the single group, after their initial defeat against Sporting Portugal (0-2). For their next European outings, the Mastiffs will again face Madrilenians, those of Atlético, then will host Juventus Turin. Teams now within their reach?
What to remember
- The cador. Lucas Chevalier.
Facing the opposing offensive stars, the LOSC goalkeeper (22 years old) knew how to preserve his cage with talent, on multiple occasions. Particularly in the first period, working hard in front of Vinicius Junior (6e32e) and Endrick (19e). He also stood out at the end of the match in front of Jude Bellingham (86e), and Arda Güler (90e).
0-0, 25e : Edon Zhegrova brushes a cross from the right lane, towards the far post. Jonathan David is found, but comes up against Andriy Lunin directly for the first time. David tries his luck again from a tight angle with a powerful shot but the Madrid goalkeeper gives him a firm hand.
1-0, 45e + 2: Following a handball from Eduardo Camavinga in his area, Lille obtained a penalty, converted by Jonathan David, author of a powerful strike against Andriy Lunin.
1-0, 90e : Lucas Chevalier is simply on fire at the end of the match. Luka Modric finds Arda Güler with a clever cross, over the Lille defense. The Turk heads again from close range, but the Lille goalkeeper is technically perfect and quickly finds himself on the ground to control the ball.
- The number. 17 years old, and not a day older.
Ayyoub Bouaddi celebrated his birthday this Wednesday, in his stadium, against Real Madrid. Surely one of the greatest gifts possible to celebrate his 17th birthday, celebrated with a victory and an impressive performance in the midfield.
In a harshly hot atmosphere for a northern autumn, LOSC delivered an immense performance, standing up to the biggest club in the world. One more goal would have been enough to offer an “A” instead of a “B”, on our sports grading scale going up to “E”.
