Lille continues to move forward

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By: Manu Tournoux

Lille continues to move forward

Having passed the European obstacles brilliantly until then, Losc secured a second victory in Ligue 1 this Saturday. At the expense of Angers (2-0).

After having dismissed Fenerbahçe and gotten the better of Slavia Prague in the first leg of the Champions League play-off, Losc can boast of having attacked its championship strongly. Having defeated Reims in Champagne last week (0-2), the northern club had a successful home debut at the expense of Angers (2-0).

Faced with a SCO limited in terms of numbers, Lille did not fail, rewarded for their offensive efforts after half an hour of play with a breakthrough from Meunier (1-0, 34e). Less successful thereafter, the Dogues nevertheless doubled the lead at the very end of the match, through Bayo (2-0, 90e+5).

Losc in the top three

With this second victory in as many outings in Ligue 1, Lille invites itself to the top of the standings, in the wake of the provisional leader Paris, executioner of Montpellier on Friday evening (6-0), and ahead of AS Monaco, who earlier in the day got the better of OL (0-2). The promoted Angevin on the other hand is already in the red, weighed down by two defeats.

Manu Tournoux

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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, his 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.