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Lille vs Real Madrid: Champions League Preview, Head to Head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction

French side Lille will host defending champions Real Madrid in what promises to be an interesting game week 2 fixture. Madrid will be looking to bounce back from their draw over the weekend to city rivals Atletico. This promises to be interesting

Muojindu FrancisOctober 2, 2024 at 11:41 AM • 3 min read
Lille vs Real Madrid: Champions League Preview, Head to Head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction
French side Lille will host defending champions Real Madrid in what promises to be an interesting game week 2 fixture. Madrid will be looking to bounce back from their draw over the weekend to city rivals Atletico. This promises to be interesting

Real Madrid came close to a vital win against Atletico Madrid in La Liga this weekend, but a last-minute goal from Correa resulted in both teams sharing the points. Tonight offers Real another chance to maintain their perfect record in the Champions League, while a victory for Lille would make a strong statement in the Champions League.

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Match Details

  • Match: LOSC Lille vs Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League

  • Date: 02/10/2024

  • Time: 12:30 am (IST)

  • Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille, France

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    How to watch the Lille vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League Match

    The Live streaming of the Champions League match between Lille and Real Madrid will be on the Sony Liv app. The Barcelona vs Young Boys game will also be telecast live on India's Sony Sports TV network.

    Lille vs Real Madrid: Head-to-Head

    This will be the first time these two teams face each other in the Champions League. While the odds strongly favor Real Madrid, there’s a possibility we could be in for a surprise.

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    Team News

    Lille

    Jonathan david celebrates a goal

    Playing at home presents a strong advantage for teams in the Champions League due to their home fans' support and familiarity with the pitch. However, no team would want to rely on such factors more against Real Madrid. A major factor that can affect Lille tonight is the injury they face to some of their key players most notably Nabil Bentaleb, and Ethan Mbappe. At the same time, Angel Gomes serves a match suspension due to yellow card rules. Lille will most likely build in a 4-2-3-1 formation Jonathan David leading the line as the lone striker 

    Real Madrid 

    modric in training

    The visitors’ squad is heavily impacted by injuries, with Kylian Mbappé, who has 49 goals in 74 Champions League games, out with a thigh injury. Real Madrid will also be missing Thibaut Courtois due to a muscle issue. Despite these setbacks, Madrid is expected to play a 4-3-3 formation, with Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo leading the attack, and Luka Modric controlling the midfield.

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    Possible XIs

    Lille Possible Lineup: Lucas Chevalier, Thomas Meunier, Bafode Diakite, Aissa Mandi, Mitchel Bakker, Benjamin Andre, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Edon Zhegrova, Remy Cabella, Osame Sahraoui, Jonathan David

    Real Madrid Possible Lineup: Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Mendy, Militao; Modric, Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Vinicius Jnr, Rodrygo.

    Fantasy XI Prediction

     Lunin, Carvajal, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy, Modric, Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Vinicius Jnr, Jonathan David

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    Muojindu Francis is a Nigerian law graduate and passionate sports journalist with a deep interest in the development of sports across Africa. He covers football, basketball, and athletics, bringing insightful analysis and compelling storytelling to every piece. When he's not breaking down the latest game or highlighting key sporting moments, you can find him traveling, chatting with friends, and enjoying good music.

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