DIRECT. Champions League: Monaco well launched by Ben Seghir, Lille reacted against Bologna

Launched in depth by Diaz to conclude a well-executed counterattack, Mbappé accelerates to the left of the area but is caught at the last minute by the young Bradley, author of a superb tackle at the entrance to the area.

Monaco 1-0 Benfica (14', Ben Seghir)

Liverpool 0-0 Real Madrid.

On the Monaco side, the game is up, with opportunities on both sides. Confident from his goal, Ben Seghir attempts a daring curling shot at the edge of the area. It doesn't hang on the frame.

At the end of a great collective action, Mukau takes his chance at the edge of the area. Unfortunately for LOSC, the young midfielder completely misses his shot.

For their part, Lille is still struggling to be dangerous on the Bologna pitch. Rejuvenated, Bruno Genesio's players chase the ball at the start of the match.

Courtois saves Real again! At point blank range, the Madrid goalkeeper made a decisive save in front of Nunez, author of a half-volley in the heart of the area.

On the Anfield side, Real Madrid reacted well, taking their block up a notch. Placed at 25m, Güler takes a well-positioned free kick but does not hit the target.

Monaco 1-0 Benfica (14', Ben Seghir)

Liverpool 0-0 Real Madrid.

What a failure of Pavlidis! Found in an ideal position in the area, the Benfica striker lays down to volley the ball but completely misses the target!

AS Monaco consolidates its domination! After rushing down the right flank, Vanderson attempted a cross shot, which was poorly repelled by Trubin. The ball flies towards Golovin, who cleverly passes it towards Ben Seghir. The young Monegasque just has to finish in the empty goal.

For its part, LOSC reacts against Bologna. From a corner, Alexsandro rises higher than everyone and places his head on Skorupski's post.

Great tension at Anfield, where Nunez remains on the ground after a clash in the area with Asencio. M.Letexier interrupted the game. The French referee finally warned both days.

On the Anfield side, Liverpool got off to the best start and dominated, in both intensity and control, a suffering Real Madrid team.

Akliouche pierces the Portuguese block by cutting from the right towards the axis before finding Ben Seghir in the middle of the area. Hindered by an opposing defender, the Monegasque attacker cannot find the target.

On the Louis-II side, the AS Monaco players have control of the ball against Benfica but are unable to appear dangerous for the moment.

What a fright for LOSC! Launched in depth, Dallinga escapes the vigilance of the northern defense and squares Chevalier with a cross shot. Fortunately for Lille, the former Téfécé scorer was flagged offside.

Following a loss of the ball from Mbappé in midfield, Liverpool launched a counter-attack at full speed with Salah and Nunez. The striker's cross attempt was repelled by Courtois before being cleared on his line by Asencio.

Lille immediately projects forward with Fernandez-Pardo. Found on the right side, the young northerner tried to find David in the area but Skorupski intervened.

Let's go for the three matches that interest us this evening: Monaco-Benfica, Bologna-Lille and Liverpool-Real Madrid!

A French referee will officiate this evening at Anfield: François Letexier.

The song You'll never walk alone has just resonated at Anfield, on the sidelines of Liverpool-Real Madrid, under the eyes of Rafael Nadal, recently retired from tennis.

On the Liverpool side, the warm-up is also ending for Kylian Mbappé and his partners.

The LOSC players are currently warming up on the pitch at the Renato-Dall'Ara stadium in Bologna.

Clashes took place during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday in Bologna, on the sidelines of the match between Lille and the Italian team. Two LOSC supporters were hospitalized. The northern club reacted and spoke of a “collective attack”.

Kylian Mbappé and the Madrilenians arrived in the bowels of the Anfield stadium. The clash against Liverpool kicks off in 30 minutes.

Third in the league phase with three wins and a draw before the 5th day of the Champions League, Monaco can move closer to the play-offs if they succeed against Benfica this Wednesday at the Louis-II stadium.

Here is the starting lineup chosen by Vincenzo Italiano, Bologna coach, to face LOSC.

Skorupski – Posch, Beukema, Lucumi, Lykogiannis – Fabbian, Freuler, Ferguson – Orsolini, Dallinga, Ndoye

In the other match of the evening, Bruno Genesio, faced with many absentees, chose to rotate and rejuvenate his starting lineup. Edon Zhegrova notably starts on the bench.

Chevalier – Meunier, Alexsandro, Diakité, Gudmundsson – André, Mukau, Bouaddi – Fernandez-Pardo, David, Sahraoui

Here is the eleven aligned by Bruno Lage, the Benfica coach. Note the presence of the former Parisian, Angel Di Maria.

Trubin – Bach, T.Araujo, Otamendi, Carreras – F.Luis, Aursnes, Kokçu – Di Maria, Pavlidis, Akturkoglu

Undefeated in the Champions League since the start of the competition, Adi Hütter's Monegasques present themselves with their typical team to challenge Benfica.

Majecki – Vanderson, Singo, Kehrer, C.Henrique – Camara, Zakaria – Akliouche, Golovin, Ben Seghir – Embolo

For his part, Carlo Ancelotti lines up an eleven with three French players: Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga and of course Kylian Mbappé, who should play on the left of the attack in the absence of Vinicius.

Courtois – Valverde, R.Asencio, Rudiger, F.Mendy – Camavinga, Modric, Bellingham, Guler – B.Diaz, Mbappé

Here is the eleven aligned by Jürgen Klopp to challenge Real Madrid. Note the presence of French international Ibrahima Konaté and the absence of right back Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Kelleher – Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson – Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones – Salah, Nunez, L.Diaz

If the performances of French clubs will particularly interest us this Wednesday, the evening program will take place in England. On one side, the Reds are irresistible and leaders of the Premier League. On the other, Real Madrid in crisis of confidence on the European scene, already beaten twice. The meeting will also start at 9 p.m.

Author of a superb start to the campaign, AS Monaco ranks in 6th place (10 points) before the start of the match and faces a Benfica team fighting to remain placed as play-off player (22nd with 6 points). For Lille, currently 17th with 7 points, the objective will be to get closer to the top 8 by beating Bologna (32nd with 1 point), which is still running behind its first success.

On the French side, AS Monaco, still undefeated in the Champions League this season, hosts the Portuguese from Benfica. For its part, Bruno Genesio's Lille travels to Italy to challenge Bologna. We will also keep a close eye on the evening clash, which pits Liverpool against Real Madrid.

Welcome to this live commentary dedicated to the matches of the 5th day of the Champions League league phase. On the program: two French clubs (Monaco and Lille) as well as a huge European shock.