Europa Conference League: Lille offers itself an affordable draw!

Published: February 23, 2024

By: Manu Tournoux

The draw for the round of 16 of the Europa Conference League took place this Friday. Losc will face Sturm Graz.

Losc finished their group stage in style by winning against Olimpija Ljubljana last November. Thanks to their victory, Paulo Fonseca’s team ensured they finished top seed in Group A.

The draw for the round of 16 revealed Lille’s next opponent. The Mastiffs will cross swords with Sturm Graz, who finished third in their Europa League group, behind Atalanta and Sporting.

The northern club, which has had a good European campaign so far with a record of 4 wins and 2 draws, will have a chance to qualify for the quarter-finals against the Austrians.

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Manu Tournoux

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