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Estac TroyesTwo goals and 63% possession lift Lille to seven points
Lille moved to seven points and kept pace near the top of Ligue 1 after Tiago Santos and Ethan Mbappe secured a 2-0 win over Estac Troyes.
LilleEstac Troyes13 Shots and 63% Possession Drive Lille to a 2-0 Win
Lille beat Estac Troyes 2-0 at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, with Tiago Santos scoring in the 18th minute and Ethan Mbappe sealing the win in the 90th. Lille dominated possession, passing and shots on target.
29 Matches, Eight Leagues: Sunday’s Early Table Tests
A 29-match Sunday spans eight leagues, led by the Manchester derby and featuring major tests for Barcelona, Bayern München, Flamengo and MLS leaders Vancouver Whitecaps.
LilleEstac TroyesLille’s 7 points put pressure on Troyes’ away record today
Lille’s 7-point unbeaten start meets Estac Troyes’ 4-point campaign today, with the table gap and contrasting home and away records framing the Ligue 1 fixture.
LilleEstac TroyesSeven Points Put Lille in Position to Extend Early Ligue 1 Lead
Lille’s unbeaten start and three-point advantage over Estac Troyes make them narrow favourites at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, but Troyes’ away record and attacking output could ensure a close contest.
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Real BetisMarc Bartra’s brace drives Real Betis from 2-1 down to 3-2 at Lille
Marc Bartra scored twice as Real Betis recovered from 2-1 down to beat Lille 3-2, with the visitors’ 20-6 shot advantage underlining their comeback.
LilleReal BetisMarc Bartra’s brace powers Real Betis from 2-1 down to beat Lille 3-2
Real Betis came from behind to beat Lille 3-2, with Marc Bartra scoring twice and Troy Parrott completing the second-half turnaround after Lille led 2-1 at half-time.
Seven Matches, Two Leagues and One European Headline
A seven-match guide to the day’s football, led by Real Madrid v Inter and a tightly placed Union Santa Fe v Instituto Cordoba meeting.
LilleReal Betis0 points, 0 games: Lille and Real Betis open their Champions League campaigns
Lille and Real Betis begin their Champions League league-stage campaigns today with identical records and 0 points, while several players are unavailable for the 19:00 UTC fixture.
LilleReal Betis0 Points on the Board as Lille Host Real Betis in Champions League Opener
Lille and Real Betis begin the Champions League league phase with no points, no form data and several absences, making Tuesday’s opener difficult to separate.
ToulouseLilleNine saves keep Lille third after Ueda settles Toulouse
Ayase Ueda’s 73rd-minute goal and nine saves from B. Özer gave Lille a 1-0 win at Toulouse, sending Lille third on 4 points while Toulouse stay 16th on 1.
ToulouseLilleAyase Ueda’s 73rd-minute goal lifts Lille past Toulouse
Ayase Ueda scored in the 73rd minute as Lille beat Toulouse 1-0 at Stadium de Toulouse, moving third in Ligue 1 while Toulouse stayed 16th.