2023 Schedule
vs Lyon
@ Metz
@ Monaco
vs Strasbourg
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2023 Schedule
15-10-6, 4th in French Ligue 1
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Lille beat struggling Metz 2-1, Brest win thriller to qualify for Europe
Lille secured a 2-1 Ligue 1 victory at relegation-threatened Metz, while their top-three rivals Brest came from two goals down to win 5-4 at Stade Rennais on Sunday and qualify for Europe for the first time.
Emiliano Martínez
Soccer
Martínez to miss UECL semi after shootout antics
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez is to miss the first leg of his team's UEFA Conference League (UECL) semifinal first leg against Olympiacos after receiving a yellow card in the penalty shootout against Lille.
Emiliano Martínez
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Villa's Martínez breaks French hearts in PKs again
World Cup winner Emiliano Martínez produced more shootout heroics against French opposition, saving twice to help Aston Villa beat Lille 4-3 on penalties to reach the Europa Conference League semifinals in France on Thursday.
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Lille ease to 3-1 home win over Marseille
Lille earned a 3-1 home win over Marseille on Friday thanks to second-half goals from Jonathan David, Remy Cabella and Gabriel Gudmundsson, moving them provisionally into third place in Ligue 1.
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Zhegrova double fires Lille to derby win over Lens
Two goals from Edon Zhegrova earned Lille a 2-1 home win over RC Lens in the Derby du Nord on Friday, to move them provisionally into third place in Ligue 1.
English Premier League
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Sources: Madrid debate making Yoro move
Real Madrid are long-term admirers of Lille's Leny Yoro and have been receiving positive reports about his progress, but there's a debate within the club over signing him this summer, sources have told ESPN
Soccer
Canada's David scores as Lille draw with Brest
Lille were held to a 1-1 Ligue 1 draw away at second-placed Brest on Sunday after Martin Satriano cancelled out Jonathan David's opener for the visitors.
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David brace sees Lille draw 2-2 with Rennes
Forward Jonathan David scored a late brace to help Lille come from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Stade Rennais in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Leny Yoro
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Transfer Talk: Madrid looking at move for Lille's Yoro
Real Madrid will look to add Leny Yoro from Lille to their squad, with PSG struggling to reach an agreement for the 18-year-old. Transfer Talk has the latest.
German Bundesliga
European soccer news: Yamal bails out Barca, Mazzarri sets Napoli up to fail
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Mbappé-less PSG fight back to beat Lille
Paris Saint-Germain recovered from conceding an early goal to secure a 3-1 home win over Lille in Ligue 1 on Saturday and move 11 points clear at the top of the standings.
Soccer
Transfer Talk: Man Utd eye Yoro for defensive rebuild
Man Utd have identified Lille's Leny Yoro, 18, as a star of the future. They will, however, face competition from Bayern for his signature. Transfer Talk is with the latest.
Jonathan David
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Is Man United or Aston Villa a better fit for Jonathan David?
Herculez Gomez debates whether Jonathan David should join Manchester United or Aston Villa.
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Lille
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French Cup team loses 12-0 amid 8,000-mile trip
Martinique side Golden Lion suffered a humbling 12-0 defeat by Lille in the French Cup on Saturday midway through an 8,000-mile round trip to play the match.
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PSG stumble as Lille earn last-gasp draw
Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain threw away two points as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Lille when substitute Jonathan David headed a last-minute equaliser after the visitors had taken the lead through a Kylian Mbappe penalty on Sunday.
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Lille held to goalless draw by Clermont Foot
Lille were held to a 0-0 draw away to Clermont Foot on Sunday, where they had goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier to thank for keeping the home side at bay.
Soccer
Transfer Talk: Bayern rival Liverpool, Man Utd for Yoro
Bayern Munich have had their eyes set on 18-year-old youngster Leny Yoro of Lille. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Soccer
Lille extend unbeaten run with win over struggling Lyon
First-half goals from Jonathan David and Tiago Santos earned Lille a 2-0 win at bottom-placed Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday to extend their unbeaten run in Ligue 1 to seven games.
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Milan want Guirassy or David to replace Giroud
AC Milan are looking for a successor for Olivier Giroud, with Serhou Guirassy and Jonathan David on their list. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
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Lille move up to fourth in Ligue 1 after 1-1 draw against Toulouse
Toulouse forward Thijs Dallinga cancelled out a first-half opener by Lille's Leny Yoro to earn his side a 1-1 away draw in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Soccer
Lille held to goalless draw by Marseille
Lille were held to a goalless stalemate by Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1 on Saturday in a game that lacked both quality and intensity at the Stade Velodrome.
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Lille fans banned from Marseille after bus attack
Lille said on Friday that their fans had been banned from travelling to Marseille this weekend, due to fears of crowd trouble
Soccer
Monaco miss out on Ligue 1 summit after losing to Lille
AS Monaco missed out on the chance to go provisionally top of the Ligue 1 standings after losing 2-0 at Lille on Sunday.
2023-24 Ligue 1 Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 31 | 20 | 10 | 1 | +47 | 70 |
| AS Monaco | 32 | 18 | 7 | 7 | +20 | 61 |
| Brest | 32 | 16 | 9 | 7 | +16 | 57 |
| Lille | 31 | 15 | 10 | 6 | +18 | 55 |
| Nice | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | +11 | 51 |
| Lens | 32 | 14 | 7 | 11 | +8 | 49 |
| Stade Rennais | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | +8 | 45 |
| Marseille | 31 | 11 | 11 | 9 | +9 | 44 |
| Lyon | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | -9 | 44 |
| Montpellier | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | -3 | 40 |
| Toulouse | 32 | 10 | 10 | 12 | -3 | 40 |
| Stade de Reims | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | -7 | 40 |
| Strasbourg | 32 | 9 | 9 | 14 | -12 | 36 |
| Nantes | 32 | 9 | 6 | 17 | -20 | 33 |
| Le Havre AC | 32 | 7 | 11 | 14 | -9 | 32 |
| Metz | 32 | 8 | 5 | 19 | -20 | 29 |
| Lorient | 32 | 6 | 8 | 18 | -26 | 26 |
| Clermont Foot | 32 | 5 | 10 | 17 | -28 | 25 |
2023-24 Team Leaders
- Goals
- Assists
Rankings
Goal Difference182nd
Goals Scored456th
Assists2610th
Goals Conceded272nd