After Brest and Paris on Tuesday, it is the turn of Lille and Monaco to play the fifth group match of the Champions League, this Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Brest and Paris fell on Tuesday : Lille and Monaco must restore the image of French football in the Champions League, this Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
LOSC in Bologna
If he started by a defeat on the Sporting lawn (2-0), LOSC has masterfully raised the barsigning two exploits against Madrid clubs. Faller of Real (1-0), the 2021 French champion then went to correct Atletico on his land (1-3). The Mastiffs remain in a draw (1-1) against Juventus, but above all on a series of 11 matches without defeat, the last setback dating back to the missed entry into the competition in Lisbon, on September 17. The troops of Bruno Genesio, 4es of Ligue 1, are for the moment 17th on the continental scene.
For his part, Bologna is not the best on European soil. After a draw against Shakhtar to launch the trip to the Champions League (0-0), the Italians have fallen against Liverpool (2-0), Aston Villa (2-0), and Monaco (0-1). 8th in Serie A, they are currently in the red zone in the European Cup since their provisional 31st place deprives them of any European spring. Another data unfavorable to BFC 1909, it is the only team to not having scored a single goal in the Champions League after 360 minutes of exercise in this 2024-2025 campaign.
Monaco against Benfica
Brest, Paris and Lille travel for this fifth day. Monaco receives: place at Benfica reception for the Rocher club, which is the only French club still undefeated in the Champions League. Falling from Barça (2-1), ASM brought back the draw from Zagreb (2-2) before extinguishing Belgrade (5-1) and winning in Bologna (0-1). 2nd in Ligue 1, the Monegasques are also very well positioned in the European Cup since they are currently 6th and can, in the event of victory, seriously get closer at the head of this group stage.
In front, Benfica, who started superbly by going to beat Belgrade (1-2) then by beating Atletico (4-0), had a less glorious sequel. The Portuguese remain on two setbacks in a row: against Feyenoord (1-3) and on the pitch of Bayern (1-0). They are 22nd and hear take a breath of fresh air on the last eight places. Nationally, the Lisbon side are third, behind FC Porto who have one more match, and Sporting. Partners d'Angel Di Maria stay on a 7-0 success in the cup against Estrela, with a hat-trick from the Argentinian.
Correct the situation
The mission for the people of Lille and Monaco will therefore be to rectify the situation after a failed return to the Champions League for French clubs. Brest, undefeated until then on the European scene, was logically beaten by Barça (3-0). Traveling to Munich, Paris, reduced to 10 from 11 at the start of the second half, was also defeated (1-0), further compromising its chances of qualification.
Where and when to watch the matches?
Like Tuesday evening, the two French club matches will take place at 9 p.m.. There will therefore be no tricolor poster at 6:45 p.m. Here is the program:
- Bologna – LilleWednesday November 27 at 9 p.m. (Canal + Foot)
- Monaco – Benfica, Wednesday November 27 at 9 p.m. (Canal +)
