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UEFA Champions League: Lille vs Real Madrid
Kickoff Time: 2024-10-03 03:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Juan Medina
Lille achieved a 3-0 away victory against Le Havre in last weekend’s league match, finally ending the five-match win-less streak across all competitions. This season, Lille has made their way through the Champions League qualifying rounds and successfully reached the group stage. However, competing on two tournaments has severely affected Lille’s overall performance, as evidenced by the previous five-match win-less run. The consecutive matches in a week have taken a significant test on the players’ physical condition, and injury issues have also impacted the team considerably. Key players like Samuel Umtiti and Nabil Bentaleb are dealing with injuries and are likely to miss this Champions League match. This undoubtedly poses a serious challenge for Coach Bruno Genesio in terms of lineup decisions, especially as they face the formidable Real Madrid in this round.
Real Madrid drew 1-1 away against Atletico Madrid in last weekend’s Madrid derby. Although the team did not win the derby, they continued their unbeaten streak. As a powerhouse in La Liga and Europe, Real Madrid’s overall strength is unquestionable. So far this season, Real Madrid has maintained an unbeaten record across all competitions, showcasing excellent overall performance. Although newly signed French star Kylian Mbappe has been troubled by injuries recently, Real Madrid’s strong squad is more than capable of compensating for his absence. Additionally, core players like Vinicius Junior, Luka Modric, and Jude Bellingham are in great form, providing solid support for both the attack and defense.
Considering the overall strength, form, and Champions League experience of both teams, Real Madrid is clearly superior to Lille. While Lille’s recent victory has improved their form somewhat, their overall strength falls far short of that of Real Madrid, making it extremely difficult to secure points against the defending champions. Overall, it is expected that the powerful Real Madrid will secure all three points away from home in this match.
Lille’s Last 5 Games: WDLLL
24-09-29 Le Havre 0-3 Lille
24-09-21 Lille 3-3 Strasbourg
24-09-18 Sporting CP 2-0 Lille
24-09-14 Saint-Etienne 1-0 Lille
24-09-02 Lille 1-3 Paris Saint-Germain
Real Madrid’s Last 5 Games: DWWWW
24-09-30 Atletico Madrid 1-1 Real Madrid
24-09-25 Real Madrid 3-2 Deportivo Alaves
24-09-22 Real Madrid 4-1 Espanyol
24-09-18 Real Madrid 3-1 VfB Stuttgart
24-09-15 Real Sociedad 0-2 Real Madrid
Head To Head Record:
None
Prediction: Real Madrid to win