Who would have believed it! While they have only won one match in a month and we were not giving much of their skin, Lille created a sensation this Tuesday by beating the best team in Europe in their Pierre Mauroy stadium ( 1-0). A single goal was enough for their happiness. It was the work of Jonathan David on a penalty just before the break.
LOSC did everything well
A hand error from Eduardo Camavinga on a free kick from Edon Zhegrova therefore helped Lille in their mission. However, it would be simplistic to assert that their success is usurped. No, the Northerners did everything well during this game. Resisting the pressure imposed by the Merengue with great solidarity and then making the most of the opportunities they had when recovering the ball. Before scoring on a penalty, David almost made the difference on a close recovery in the 25the minute of play.
Obviously, we would perhaps not have had the same reading of the match if Lucas Chevalier had not opposed a shot from Vinicius Jr in the 6e minute. And it is worth noting the stop on the Tiago Santos line at 86efollowed immediately by multiple saves from Chevalier (87th, 90th and 93rd) at a time when Madrid were pushing intensely. Except that’s part of the story. You don’t beat the most successful team in the event without suffering and without a hint of baraka.
Genesio did it again
There were sacrifices and self-sacrifice, but there was also admirable tactical rigor. Bruno Genésio put in place a tactical plan, which worked wonderfully. When praising us, we should not forget this. And this is not his first feat of this kind. Six years ago, he had already led OL to historic success on the continental scene at the expense of Manchester City. He then inherited the nickname Pep. Maybe this time we’ll call him Carletto.
LOSC’s feat is all the greater as Real Madrid remained in 36 matches without the slightest misstep, in all competitions. The reigning European champions had to come across Mastiffs to be bitten.
