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Lille has emerged as one of the surprises of this season’s Champions League, positioning themselves well for a potential direct qualification to the knockout rounds.
The French first division side is enjoying a remarkable run of form, remaining unbeaten in their last 19 matches across all competitions since their last defeat in early September last year. Their success is evident in the Champions League, where Lille has secured four wins, one draw, and one loss from six group-stage matches, placing them in a commendable 8th position.
In Ligue 1, Lille faces a tough challenge today as they visit the Velodrome to take on second-placed Marseille. Currently sitting fourth in the league, Lille has drawn several recent matches but remains only four points behind Marseille. A win today would significantly boost their chances of closing the gap on the top two.
Coach Bruno Genesio, who took charge last summer after replacing Paulo Fonseca, has impressed by losing only four of his 28 matches in charge. Genesio, formerly with Lyon, BJ Guoan, and Stade Rennes, has guided Lille through a successful campaign so far, keeping them competitive domestically and in Europe.
PSG remains the dominant force in the French league and is the clear favorite to clinch their fourth consecutive title. The last time PSG failed to win the league was in the 2021/22 season, when Lille famously broke their dominance.