Lille’s goal has been clean for 5 rounds in Ligue1, the English have conceded only 1 goal in the last three. At Stamford Bridge it ended 2-0 for the hosts, the Champions League quarter-finals are up for grabs
The Champions League is back. Lille host Chelsea on Wednesday: kick-off at 21. Gourvennec’s side drew 0-0 in their last league game against Saint Etienne. The Blues beat Newcastle 1-0: Havertz’s goal was decisive. Despite the club problems, Tuchel’s men did not allow themselves to be distracted and won their fifth consecutive Premier League victory.
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The first leg at Stamford Bridge ended 2-0 for Chelsea: Havertz and Pulisic the scorers. To gain access to the quarters, the French will have to make up for the disadvantage. Currently, Lille are sixth in Ligue 1 with 43 points: chasing the Europe zone four points away. The club has scored five consecutive useful results in the league. In addition to the challenge with the Blues in the Champions League, the last knockout remedied by Jonathan David and his companions came against PSG (5-1 last February 6). Tuchel’s team lost the League Cup final to Liverpool on penalties, before the Reds defeat the last one came on January 15 against Manchester City (1-0, goal by De Bruyne). Now Chelsea are third in the Premier League with 59 points, the Citizens at the top are +10.
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There are three precedents between Lille and Chelsea. The teams were opponents in the Champions League group stage, 19-20 season. So far the French have never surpassed the Blues. In 15 games against English clubs, Lille have only won four: then four draws and eight defeats. The defense of Tuchel’s team is a guarantee. Mendy has conceded just one goal in his last three games. Gourvennec’s men did even better. In the five most recent Ligue 1 games they have always kept a clean sheet. The French finished group G first in the standings ahead of Salzburg. The only knockout in the group came against the Austrian club at the Red Bull Arena. Blues seconds behind Juve. Now Lille and Chelsea are playing for access to the quarterfinals.
March 14, 2022 (change March 14, 2022 | 16:04)
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