Match report

Lille Secures 3-2 Victory Over Sturm Graz In UEFA Champions League

Lille
Lille
3–2
FT
Sturm Graz
Sturm Graz
Dec 11, 2024

Lille secured a crucial victory against Sturm Graz with a 3-2 win in the UEFA Champions League. Early goals by O. Sahraoui and late heroics from H. Haraldsson were pivotal for Lille, despite Sturm's strong second-half comeback.

Key Facts

  • • Lille scored first at 37 minutes through O. Sahraoui assisted by Alexsandro.
  • • Sturm Graz equalized in stoppage time of the first half with a goal from O. Kiteishvili.
  • • Sturm Graz took the lead with a goal from M. Biereth just after halftime.
  • • H. Haraldsson secured Lille's victory with a late goal at 81 minutes assisted by J. David.

Lineups

Lille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 L. Chevalier (G)
  • 12 T. Meunier (D)
  • 18 B. Diakité (D)
  • 4 Alexsandro Ribeiro (D)
  • 31 Ismaily (D)
  • 21 B. André (M)
  • 32 A. Bouaddi (M)
  • 20 M. Bakker (M)
  • 10 R. Cabella (M)
  • 11 O. Sahraoui (M)
  • 9 J. David (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 N. Mukau
  • 19 M. Fernandez-Pardo
  • 5 G. Gudmundsson
  • 7 H. Haraldsson
  • 27 M. Bayo
  • 1 V. Mannone
  • 2 A. Mandi
  • 16 M. Caillard
  • 36 O. Touré
  • 39 I. Cossier

Sturm Graz

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 53 D. Khudyakov (G)
  • 2 M. Johnston (D)
  • 35 N. Geyrhofer (D)
  • 5 G. Wüthrich (D)
  • 24 D. Lavalée (D)
  • 21 T. Chukwuani (M)
  • 4 J. Gorenc Stankovič (M)
  • 8 M. Yalcouyé (M)
  • 10 O. Kiteishvili (M)
  • 15 W. Bøving (F)
  • 18 M. Biereth (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 S. Hierländer
  • 19 T. Horvat
  • 20 S. Jatta
  • 23 A. Malić
  • 9 E. Yardımcı
  • 43 J. Hödl
  • 14 L. Zvonarek
  • 47 E. Aiwu
  • 45 C. Wiener-Pucher
  • 36 A. Camara
  • 17 E. Karić
  • 40 M. Bignetti

Timeline

  1. Sturm Graz
    8' Sturm Graz Card · Yellow Card
    T. Chukwuani

    Foul

  2. Lille
    17' Lille Var · Penalty cancelled
    O. Sahraoui
  3. Lille
    37' Lille Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Sahraoui · Assist: Alexsandro
  4. Sturm Graz
    45'+4 Sturm Graz Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Kiteishvili · Assist: T. Chukwuani
  5. Sturm Graz
    47' Sturm Graz Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Biereth · Assist: W. Boving
  6. Lille
    56' Lille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bouaddi · On: Ngal'ayel Mukau
  7. Lille
    68' Lille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Cabella · On: M. Fernandez-Pardo
  8. Lille
    68' Lille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ismaily · On: G. Gudmundsson
  9. Lille
    74' Lille Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bakker

    Foul

  10. Lille
    80' Lille subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Bakker · On: H. Haraldsson
  11. Lille
    80' Lille subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Sahraoui · On: M. Bayo
  12. Lille
    81' Lille Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Haraldsson · Assist: J. David
  13. Sturm Graz
    84' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jon Gorenc Stanković · On: S. Hierlander
  14. Sturm Graz
    85' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Boving · On: Tomi Horvat
  15. Sturm Graz
    87' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Chukwuani · On: S. Jatta
  16. Sturm Graz
    87' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Johnston · On: A. Malic

Match Stats

Stat Lille Sturm Graz
Fouls 6 8
Pass Accuracy 88% 73%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 10
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 636 309
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 9 4
xG 2.05 1.23
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 558 225
Shots Inside Box 15 6
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lille was denied an early penalty, but O. Sahraoui capitalized on the rebound to give them the lead.
  • ▸ Sturm Graz's quick equalizer and subsequent goal showcased their resilience, only for Lille to regain control with a late strike.