LILLE NEWS

Saint-Etienne beats local rival Lyon after linesman is hit by projectile

Saint-Etienne has boosted its chances of staying in Ligue 1 after winning a match which was interrupted when a linesman was hit on the head by a projectile

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Toulouse vs Lille Prediction and Betting Tips | April 12th 2025 Toulouse will welcome Lille to Stadium de Toulouse in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The hosts are 11th in the standings with 34 points.

APRIL 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Race for Champions League places promises an intense finish in France

The one-sided Ligue 1 title race ended with a whimper but the chase for Champions League places promises to be an intense sprint finish in France

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Lyon's hopes of Champions League take a hit as Ernest Nuamah is ruled out until end of season

Lyon’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League have been dealt a blow with the news that Ernest Nuamah won’t play again this season due to a serious knee injury

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Painful memories travel with Villa coach Unai Emery as he returns to PSG in Champions League

Aston Villa coach Unai Emery returns to Parc des Princes for the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday and it may stir up some di...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Coach Luis Enrique's guile guides PSG to 13th Ligue 1 title without defeat

Luis Enrique was mobbed by staff members and thrown into the air in celebration when Paris Saint-Germain won a record-extending 13th Ligue title with six games to spare

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Goalkeeper loses the ball while trying to dribble as Lille beats Lens 1-0

Lille has profited from a goalkeeping blunder to beat northern rival Lens 1-0 at home and move level on points with fourth-placed Nice in Ligue 1

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Players and referees in French soccer will carry anti-racism messages this weekend

Players and referees in French soccer will wear a special badge with an anti-racism message on their jersey sleeves at this weekend’s Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 games

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Biereth scores again as Monaco beats Angers to move into third place in Ligue 1

Prolific striker Mika Biereth scores again and Monaco wins 2-0 at Angers to move into third place in Ligue 1

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

PSG can move closer to another Ligue 1 title with victory over Marseille

Unbeaten leader Paris Saint-Germain can take a big step toward another Ligue 1 title with a home win against bitter rival Marseille on Sunday

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Osame Sahraoui - Fit as expected Sahraoui (hip) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Sahraoui is one of the few Lille players expected to be fit Wednesday following an injury that has returned, as he has found a spot on the bench to face Lille. This ends a four-match absence and he is likely to continue on the bench, only starting in 14 of his 29 appearances this season.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Bench spot Wednesday Mbappe (knee) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Mbappe is back with the team as expected Wednesday, returning him from a knee injury after only a match out. He did start in the first leg of the competition, so he will hope to see some time to test his legs against Lille.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchel Bakker - Returns to bench Bakker (strain) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Bakker has returned from his strain as expected after exiting their last match injured, with the player finding a spot on the bench. He did start in two of the club's past three games, so he will hope to see the start next contest after testing his legs Wednesday.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Osame Sahraoui - Option to face Dortmund Sahraoui (hip) is an option for Wednesday's match against Dortmund, according to Raphael Marcant of Le Petit Lillois.

Impact Sahraoui will be an option after training these past two days, as he has been named to the squad for Wednesday. This will end a four-match absence for the attacker, likely seeing a spot on the during his return, as he has only started in 14 of his 29 appearances this season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Meunier - Three interceptions Saturday Meunier registered one shot on target, two chances created, two crosses and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Meunier continued in his typical starting role at right-back Saturday, seeing the start and 67 minutes of play. This was his sixth consecutive start, starting in nine of the club's past 11 games. He has been solid since that spell of six starts, notching six shots six chances created and 20 crosses in the attack to go along with seven interceptions, 16 tackles and 17 clearances in the defense during that span.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Edon Zhegrova - Training individually Zhegrova (groin) was back in individual training on Monday, the club announced.

Impact Zhegrova has been sidelined since mid-December due to a groin injury he suffered against Marseille. He was spotted in individual training on Monday, suggesting he is progressing well and could potentially return for the North Derby against Lens on March. 30. The Kosovo winger is a key creative presence, and his return would be a boost as Lille continue their push for Champions League qualification.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Osame Sahraoui - Back in team training Monday Sahraoui (hip) was back in team training on Monday, suggesting he has recovered from his injury and could be available for Wednesday's second leg against Dortmund in the Champions...

Impact Sahraoui missed the last four games due to a hip injury but was back in team training on Monday, suggesting he has fully recovered and could be available for Wednesday's match against Dortmund. His return could be significant as he was productive both as a starter and off the bench, contributing to five goals in his last five appearances before the injury.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Remy Cabella - Eight crosses in victory Cabella generated two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Montpellier.

Impact Cabella whipped in a team-high eight crosses (four accurate) over 90 minutes of play Saturday as Lille overcame Montpellier in a 1-0 victory. The forward added two tackles (two won) and one clearance to the team's clean sheet effort. Cabella's appearance marked his first since missing four successive fixtures across all competitions with a hamstring injury.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ismaily - Assists in substitute appearance Ismaily assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Montpellier.

Impact Ismaily made a near instantaneous impact Saturday, supplying an assist for Lille's 50th minute goal after coming on as a substitute to begin the second half. In addition to his offensive output, he contributed three tackles (one won) and two clearances to the team's clean sheet effort. Due to extended injury absences and manager selection, Ismaily has been limited to just eight appearances (four starts) in Ligue 1 this season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Goal scoring form continues David scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Montpellier.

Impact David redirected a shot into the back of the net early in the second half Saturday to give Lille a 1-0 lead they would not relinquish. The attacker attempted three shots (one on goal 0over his 68 minutes of play. Over his last 10 appearances (eight starts), David has created 15 chances, scored five goals and supplied three assists.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Chevalier - Records clean sheet in victory Chevalier recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win against Montpellier.

Impact Chevalier parried aside each of the three Montpellier shots on target Saturday to help lift Lille to a narrow 1-0 victory. The clean sheet was the keeper's ninth of the campaign, tying him for the second-most in Ligue 1. Over his last five appearances (five starts) across all competitions, Chevalier has made 12 saves and three clearances while conceding six goals and recording two clean sheets. Chevalier is likely to be between the sticks Wednesday as Lille host Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of their Champions League Round-of-16 matchup.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchel Bakker - Should be option after early exit Bakker was taken off at halftime of Saturday's 1-0 win over Montpellier due to a tendon injury but is expected to be an option for Wednesday's match against Dortmund, according to...

Impact Bakker looks to only be dealing with a minor injury following his early exit Saturday, as it was more of a cautious move to preserve the player for their UCL contest. This is solid news, as the injury should be deemed minor and he will likely be an option. He has started in 14 of his 25 appearances this season and will likely continue in a rotational role, as he did appear off the bench in the first leg.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Mbappe - Should be fit Wednesday Mbappe missed the club's match Saturday but is likely to face Dortmund on Wednesday, according to manager Bruno Genesio, per Raphael Marcant of Le Petit Lillois. "He played a half-...

Impact Mbappe missed out Saturday after he felt some knee pain following the first leg of their UCL tilt against Dortmund. However, it appears he has already recovered after one match, with the midfielder expected to be fit Wednesday. This would be big for the club, as he did start in the first leg of their bout with Dortmund.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lyon coach Fonseca watches from the stands as his substitutes score in a 2-0 win at Nice

Coach Paulo Fonseca watched from the stands and saw his substitutions pay off as Lyon won 2-0 at Nice to maintain its push for a Champions League place

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Defensive mix up helps Toulouse salvage draw with Monaco

A shocking defensive mix up has helped Toulouse to draw at home to Monaco 1-1 in Ligue 1

MARCH 7 • Associated Press