Match report

Lille Defeats Brann 2-1 in UEFA Europa League

Lille
Lille
2–1
FT
Brann
Brann
Sep 25, 2025

Lille secured a crucial victory over Brann by the narrow margin of 2-1. Goals from H. Igamane and O. Giroud were enough to hold off Brann's spirited effort, led by S. Magnusson’s goal.

Key Facts

  • • Lille 2 - 1 Brann (UEFA Europa League)
  • • H. Igamane scored Lille's first goal at the 54th minute
  • • S. Magnusson equalized for Brann at the 60th minute
  • • Olivier Giroud secured victory for Lille with a late goal in the 80th minute
  • • N. Castro and S. Magnusson received yellow cards for Brann

Lineups

Lille

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Ozer (G)
  • 22 T. Santos (D)
  • 18 C. Mbemba (D)
  • 38 A. Goffi (D)
  • 24 C. Verdonk (D)
  • 17 N. Mukau (M)
  • 10 H. Haraldsson (M)
  • 6 N. Bentaleb (M)
  • 11 O. Sahraoui (M)
  • 7 M. Fernandez-Pardo (F)
  • 29 H. Igamane (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 A. Bodart
  • 50 S. Merzouk
  • 3 N. Ngoy
  • 9 O. Giroud
  • 14 M. Broholm
  • 23 A. Mandi
  • 27 F. Correia
  • 32 A. Bouaddi
  • 35 S. Diaoune
  • 37 M. Costarelli

Brann

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dyngeland (G)
  • 23 T. Pedersen (D)
  • 3 F. Knudsen (D)
  • 26 E. Fauske Helland (D)
  • 20 V. Dragsnes (D)
  • 10 E. Kornvig (M)
  • 18 J. Sorensen (M)
  • 8 F. Myhre (M)
  • 22 S. Magnusson (F)
  • 29 N. Holm (F)
  • 9 N. Castro (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Bramel
  • 24 M. Klausen
  • 4 N. Boakye
  • 6 J. Sery Larsen
  • 7 M. Hansen
  • 11 B. Finne
  • 14 U. Mathisen
  • 19 E. Gudmundsson
  • 21 D. De Roeve
  • 27 M. Sande

Timeline

  1. Brann
    17' Brann Card · Yellow Card
    N. Castro

    Foul

  2. Brann
    46' Brann subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Pedersen · On: D. De Roeve
  3. Lille
    54' Lille Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Igamane · Assist: M. Fernandez-Pardo
  4. Brann
    55' Brann subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Castro · On: E. Gudmundsson
  5. Brann
    60' Brann Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Magnusson · Assist: N. Holm
  6. Lille
    67' Lille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Igamane · On: O. Giroud
  7. Lille
    68' Lille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Sahraoui · On: F. Correia
  8. Brann
    69' Brann Card · Yellow Card
    S. Magnusson

    Foul

  9. Brann
    72' Brann subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Holm · On: Ulrik Mathisen
  10. Lille
    77' Lille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Bentaleb · On: A. Bouaddi
  11. Lille
    80' Lille Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Giroud · Assist: T. Santos
  12. Brann
    87' Brann subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Magnusson · On: B. Finne
  13. Brann
    87' Brann subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Kornvig · On: M. Sande
  14. Lille
    90'+2 Lille Card · Yellow Card
    Ngal'ayel Mukau

Match Stats

Stat Lille Brann
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 84% 80%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 12
Corners 11 4
Total Passes 514 429
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.57 0.77
Shots off Target 8 8
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 431 342
Shots Inside Box 14 9
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted when H. Igamane scored at the 54th minute, giving Lille a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Brann leveled the score just minutes later through S. Magnusson's goal at the 60th minute.
  • ▸ Olivier Giroud's late goal in the 80th minute proved decisive, solidifying Lille's victory.