The beautiful Lille parenthesis is not yet over… But the extension of the invincibility series this Sunday has a bitter aftertaste. Almost two months after their last setback – in the Champions League against Sporting – the Mastiffs scored a 10 this Sundaye match without defeat. But they also and above all let victory slip away on Nice soil, facing a direct competitor for the good European places.
Twice in this meeting the northern visitors took their comfort and led the score, thanks to the young Fernandez-Pardo, 19 years old and author of his very first goal in L1, first (0-1, 17e). Then with the success of a Bakker on the lookout (1-2, 66e). Only the Azuréens never gave up, coming back to score thanks to goals from Diop (1-1, 56e) and Louchet (2-2, 90e+6) – two items thrown into battle during the match.
Gym in the top 5
Undefeated in the championship for seven days for their part, the Niçois obtain a precious point which allows them to grab the top 5 in the ranking, two lengths from their opponents of the day. Lille were inevitably disappointed at the final whistle, missing the opportunity to steal third place from OM perched on one point. Already ten points behind the Parisian leader, four behind Monaco.
