LIVE – Champions League: Lille has status to be confirmed against Bologna

Today marion. New Wednesday 27th November 2024 01:22 PM REPORT

Northern coach Bruno Genesio was very clear: “I don’t agree at all with the label of favorite that has been given to us.” However, in the game of dynamics, the balance tilts towards Lille. Fourth, one point from the podium, an ongoing series of ten consecutive matches without defeat in all competitions, decisive stars, an infirmary which is gradually emptying and which offers a more substantial group to its coach.

LOSC is on cloud nine at the moment. But thinking you are already qualified would be a mistake. The exploits against Real Madrid (1-0) and to Atletico (1-3) are behind. The good draw against Juventus Turin too (1-1). Certainly, Bologna is experiencing a crisis of efficiency with zero goals scored in four Champions League matches, but they remain a solid Italian team, very rigorous on a tactical level. Fifth surprise in the championship last year under the leadership of Tiago Motta, Bologna La Rouge is moving a little further into the ranks this season and is in 8th place in Serie A. It has just been beaten 3-0 by Lazio after playing 10 against 11 for almost an hour.

Qualification in sight

To avoid falling into the Bolognese trap, Bruno Genesio has a lot of cards in his hands. The returns of Haraldsson and Ismaily strengthen the group in key positions and the essential David and Zhegrova are present. The duo scored all of LOSC’s five goals in C1. The only downside is the injury to Angel Gomes. He will be out until 2025. The British international was going through a difficult time, with mixed performances.

The lights are almost all green. Now onto the pitch. To see what the atmosphere will be like in the stands afterwards the brawl which broke out last night in a bar in the city between Lille supporters and Bolognese ultras. At least two northern supporters “were notably injured with knives” according to a club press release. They are now out of danger.

Match to follow from 8 p.m. on France Bleu Nord

This fifth day of the Champions League between Bologna and Lille can be followed live and in full from 8 p.m. on France Bleu Nord with Sylvain Charley and Simon Jarnier. Kick-off at 9 p.m.