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UEFA Champions League
2024-25
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Rnd 7
Rnd 8
LIL vs MAD
UEFA Champions League
Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille
Lille
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Real Madrid
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Full-Time: 1 - 0
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As the players leave the pitch, Lille's fans celebrate a hard-fought victory, while Real Madrid will need to regroup and reflect on their performance as they continue their UEFA Champions League campaign. This match serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of football, where any team can rise to the occasion.
The second half saw Lille maintain pressure on Real Madrid's goal, nearly extending their lead when Edon Zhegrova's curling shot went just wide. Carlo Ancelotti brought on Kylian Mbappé in an effort to spark a response, but Real struggled to create clear chances and failed to register a single shot on target until late on. In a dramatic moment, Antonio Rudiger's header was cleared off the line by Tiago Santos, denying Real the equalizer. Lille held on for a historic victory, with Lucas Chevalier making a crucial save to deny Arda Guler in the closing moments, securing a vital three points in their first-ever meeting with the Spanish giants.
European champions Real Madrid aimed to build on their strong start to the UCL campaign with a win over Stuttgart as they faced Lille. They created an early chance through Jude Bellingham, whose hard drive was saved by Lucas Chevalier, while Lille fought back, with Jonathan David testing Andriy Lunin with a brilliant double save. The hosts continued to pressure, nearly scoring when Benjamin Andre's misdirected cross hit the crossbar. However, Madrid's luck turned just before halftime when Eduardo Camavinga was penalized for handling Edon Zhegrova's free-kick in the box, allowing David to convert the resulting penalty, sending Lunin the wrong way.
90+6'
As the free-kick remains untaken, a chaotic scene unfolds in the box with players from both sides engaged in pushing and shoving, adding to the intensity of the moment. In the midst of the commotion, Diakhite is cautioned by the referee for his verbal altercation with Rudiger. Then Modric delivers the free kick towards the box but its headed clear and that should be that...
B. Diakite
90+6'
90+5'
Bouaddi commits a foul on the Madrid right, presenting the away side with a crucial late opportunity to deliver a ball into the box. With the match winding down, this set-piece could be a game-changer for Madrid as they look to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Lille.
90+4'
Bellingham's attempt to advance the play falls short as he loses possession, allowing Lille to take control on the left flank in an effort to run down the clock. However, their strategy backfires when Gudmundsson makes a careless error, surrendering the ball to Real Madrid.
90+3'
Lille's attempts to build an attack are abruptly halted when David commits a foul, earning himself a yellow card for pulling Guler back with a shirt tug.