Mourinho vs Lille, it’s official!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Mourinho vs Lille, it's official!
Having beaten Lugano, José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe will be Lille’s opponents in the third preliminary round of the Champions League.

This was the expected matchup during the draw. Fenerbahçe will indeed be Lille’s opponent in a week’s time for the 3rd preliminary round of the Champions League.

José Mourinho’s team eliminated the Swiss team from Lugano in the second round. Winners 4-3 in the first leg, the Turks won 2-1 in the return leg on Tuesday evening, thanks to Dzeko (59th) and Szymanski (90th+3), while Belhadj (7th) had given the Swiss hope.

Having beaten Celta de Vigo (3-1) on Tuesday evening in their last friendly match, with goals from Haraldsson, Gudmundsson and Bayo, Losc can now prepare for this crucial clash for their start to the season. The first leg will take place on Tuesday 6 August or Wednesday 7 August in Valenciennes, and the return leg will be the following week in Istanbul.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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