Match report

Lille Defeats Lyon 1-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Lille
Lille
1–0
FT
Lyon
Lyon
Mar 8, 2020

Lille secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Lyon in their Ligue 1 match, thanks to a goal from Loïc Rémy in the 33rd minute. Lyon struggled to create clear-cut opportunities and saw three players booked, while Lille's defense remained solid throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Lille: 1 goal by Loïc Rémy (33')
  • • Lyon: No goals, 3 yellow cards (Karl Toko Ekambi, Bertrand Traoré, Lucas Tousart)
  • • Substitutions: Lyon (Houssem Aouar for Moussa Dembélé, Jason Denayer for Bertrand Traoré, Melvin Caqueret for Lucas Tousart), Lille (Nicolás Gaitán for Loïc Rémy, Benjamin André for Jonathan Ikone, Reinildo for Jonathan Bamba)

Lineups

Lille

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Maignan (G)
  • 6 José Fonte (D)
  • 17 M. Çelik (D)
  • 4 Gabriel (D)
  • 29 D. Bradarić (D)
  • 21 B. André (M)
  • 18 Renato Sanches (M)
  • 10 J. Ikoné (M)
  • 9 L. Rémy (F)
  • 14 J. Bamba (M)
  • 7 V. Osimhen (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 N. Gaitán
  • 24 B. Soumaré
  • 28 Reinildo
  • 11 Luiz Araujo
  • 2 Tiago Djaló
  • 26 J. Pied
  • 1 Léo Jardim

Lyon

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Anthony Lopes (G)
  • 6 Marcelo (D)
  • 3 J. Andersen (D)
  • 14 L. Dubois (M)
  • 5 J. Denayer (D)
  • 29 L. Tousart (M)
  • 39 Bruno Guimarães (M)
  • 8 H. Aouar (M)
  • 21 K. Toko Ekambi (F)
  • 27 M. Cornet (M)
  • 9 M. Dembélé (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 M. Terrier
  • 10 Bertrand Traoré
  • 25 M. Caqueret
  • 30 C. Tătărușanu
  • 22 Jean Lucas
  • 23 K. Tete
  • 28 Y. Koné

Timeline

  1. Lille
    33' Lille Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Rémy · Assist: J. Bamba
  2. Lille
    45' Lille Card · Yellow Card
    L. Rémy
  3. Lyon
    57' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    K. Toko Ekambi
  4. Lyon
    62' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Aouar · On: M. Terrier
  5. Lyon
    68' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Denayer · On: Bertrand Traoré
  6. Lyon
    70' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    Bertrand Traoré
  7. Lyon
    78' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    L. Tousart
  8. Lille
    79' Lille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Rémy · On: N. Gaitán
  9. Lyon
    79' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Tousart · On: M. Caqueret
  10. Lille
    83' Lille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ikone · On: B. Soumare
  11. Lille
    90'+3 Lille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Bamba · On: Reinildo

Match Stats

Stat Lille Lyon
Fouls 20 13
Pass Accuracy 73% 79%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 365 490
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 267 386
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rémy's goal in the 33rd minute provided Lille with a decisive lead, putting pressure on Lyon to push forward and create chances.
  • ▸ Lyon's three yellow cards, including one for Bertrand Traoré, disrupted their rhythm and limited their offensive capabilities.