LOSC will soon find the stars again. After its defeat against Sporting at the opening of the Champions League, Lille welcomes Real Madrid this Wednesday, October 2.
Where and how to follow the meeting?
The big day is approaching for LOSC. After an initial defeat against Sporting CP (2-0), Lille must react in the Champions League. But the task looks almost impossible in a match which pits them against the most prestigious team in the competition. The Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre Mauroy will host Real Madrid for this second day of the regular season. After regaining victory this Saturday, LOSC will try to create a surprise. For Lille supporters who did not obtain the precious ticket for this meeting, it will be broadcast on Canal+ from 9 p.m. Otherwise, you can enjoy an atmosphere between supporters at our partner, At Office V2 located at 21 avenue Avenir at Heron Parc, 59650 Villeneuve d’Ascq.
To referee this meeting, an Italian group was chosen by UEFA. Maurizio Mariani will be the main referee. He will be accompanied by his compatriots Daniele Bindoni and Alberto Tegoni on the keys. The fourth referee will be Andrea Colombo. On the VAR side, Daniele Chiffi will take care of viewing possible disputes, accompanied by Aleandro Di Paolo. French clubs have had mixed fortunes with the Italian referee. The latter has crossed paths with French clubs five times, for one victory, two draws and two defeats. He also refereed the French team during the Euro qualifiers against the Netherlands (4-0).
History of recent meetings
The two teams have never faced each other before. LOSC will see Real Madrid on its way for the first time in its history. This Wednesday, Lille starts from very far away and absolutely does not position themselves as a favorite. The winner of the last Champions League, who lifted the trophy for the fifteenth time last season, no longer has to prove on this stage and is also on excellent momentum. Carlo Ancelotti’s men have been undefeated for… 36 games. Their last defeat in an official match dates back to January 2024, in the Copa del Rey against Atletico (4-2). It is a mountain that stands in front of LOSC.
Real Madrid’s latest meetings
- Royal Society – Real Madrid : 0-2, September 14
- Real Madrid – Stuttgart: 3-1, September 17
- Real Madrid – Espanyol: 4-1, September 21
- Real Madrid – Deportivo Alaves: 3-2, September 24
- Atletico de Madrid – Real Madrid: 1-1, September 29
Summary of the last meeting
This Champions League match may not be the most important for Real Madrid this week. Indeed, this Sunday, September 29, the Madrid Derby took place. The Merengues traveled to Civitas Metropolitano to face Atletico. One of the hottest matches in Spain, which kept all its promises, going all the way to the suspense. From the start, the intensity and physicality were evident on both sides. But quickly, Real gained the upper hand by taking control of the match. But faced with resistance from their rival, the Merengues did not find the solution in the first period. It was on the hour mark that Carlo Ancelotti’s men opened the scoring thanks to Eder Militao’s volley (64′). After several tens of minutes and a match temporarily stopped for projectile throwing, Atletico equalized in added time on a through ball for Angel Correa who crucified Thibaut Courtois (90+5′) for a draw (1-1)
