Match report

Lille Defeats PAOK 3–4 in Thrilling Europa League Clash

Lille
Lille
3–4
FT
PAOK
PAOK
Oct 23, 2025

Lille and PAOK delivered an electrifying UEFA Europa League encounter on October 23rd. Early goals from Soualiho Meité, Andrija Šivković, and Giannis Konstantelias put PAOK in control before Lille fought back through B. Andre and two goals from H. Igamane. However, Andrija Šivković's late strike ensured PAOK secured a 4-3 victory that leaves both teams with much to ponder.

Key Facts

  • • PAOK took an early lead through Soualiho Meité in the 18th minute.
  • • Andrija Šivković scored twice for PAOK, including a late goal that sealed victory.
  • • Lille responded with goals from B. Andre and H. Igamane (2).
  • • PAOK's Tomas Kędziora was sent off in stoppage time.

Lineups

Lille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Ozer (G)
  • 22 T. Santos (D)
  • 3 N. Ngoy (D)
  • 23 A. Mandi (D)
  • 24 C. Verdonk (D)
  • 28 U. Raghouber (M)
  • 21 B. Andre (M)
  • 27 F. Correia (M)
  • 11 O. Sahraoui (M)
  • 7 M. Fernandez-Pardo (M)
  • 29 H. Igamane (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 A. Bodart
  • 50 S. Merzouk
  • 6 N. Bentaleb
  • 9 O. Giroud
  • 10 H. Haraldsson
  • 12 T. Meunier
  • 14 M. Broholm
  • 15 R. Perraud
  • 17 N. Mukau
  • 18 C. Mbemba
  • 32 A. Bouaddi
  • 35 S. Diaoune

PAOK

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 A. Tsiftsis (G)
  • 3 J. Kenny (D)
  • 16 T. Kedziora (D)
  • 5 G. Michailidis (D)
  • 21 A. R. Baba (D)
  • 2 M. Camara (M)
  • 8 S. Meite (M)
  • 77 K. Despodov (M)
  • 65 G. Konstantelias (M)
  • 14 A. Zivkovic (M)
  • 9 F. Chalov (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Pavlenka
  • 41 D. Monastirlis
  • 4 A. Vogliacco
  • 6 D. Lovren
  • 7 G. Giakoumakis
  • 10 D. Pelkas
  • 18 L. Ivanusec
  • 22 A. Bianco
  • 23 J. Sastre
  • 25 K. Thymianis
  • 32 G. Taylor
  • 39 D. Berdos

Timeline

  1. PAOK
    15' PAOK subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Camara · On: A. Bianco
  2. PAOK
    18' PAOK Goal · Normal Goal
    Soualiho Meïté · Assist: Andrija Živković
  3. PAOK
    23' PAOK Goal · Normal Goal
    Andrija Živković · Assist: Ioannis Michailidis
  4. PAOK
    29' PAOK Card · Yellow Card
    Andrija Živković

    Foul

  5. Lille
    40' Lille Var · Penalty cancelled
    M. Fernandez-Pardo
  6. PAOK
    42' PAOK Goal · Normal Goal
    Giannis Konstantelias · Assist: F. Chalov
  7. PAOK
    44' PAOK Card · Yellow Card
    Tomasz Kędziora

    Foul

  8. Lille
    46' Lille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Santos · On: T. Meunier
  9. Lille
    46' Lille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Ngoy · On: C. Mbemba
  10. Lille
    53' Lille Card · Yellow Card
    Ugo Raghouber

    Foul

  11. Lille
    57' Lille Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Andre · Assist: Calvin Verdonk
  12. Lille
    61' Lille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Correia · On: O. Giroud
  13. Lille
    61' Lille subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ugo Raghouber · On: A. Bouaddi
  14. PAOK
    66' PAOK subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Chalov · On: G. Giakoumakis
  15. Lille
    68' Lille Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Igamane · Assist: T. Meunier
  16. PAOK
    74' PAOK Goal · Normal Goal
    Andrija Živković · Assist: K. Despodov
  17. Lille
    78' Lille Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Igamane · Assist: C. Mbemba
  18. PAOK
    81' PAOK subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Despodov · On: D. Pelkas
  19. Lille
    88' Lille subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Sahraoui · On: H. Haraldsson
  20. PAOK
    90'+2 PAOK Card · Yellow Card
    Antonis Tsiftsis

    Time wasting

  21. Lille
    90'+8 Lille Var · Goal cancelled
    B. Andre
  22. PAOK
    90'+9 PAOK Card · Red Card
    Tomasz Kędziora

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Lille PAOK
Fouls 7 15
Pass Accuracy 88% 75%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 22 8
Corners 13 2
Total Passes 551 309
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 11 7
xG 1.59 2.40
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 486 231
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 3 8
Shots Outside Box 11 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PAOK capitalized on their early substitutions, with M. Camara coming on and setting the tone for a strong start.
  • ▸ Lille's late push saw them score two goals within five minutes, but PAOK held firm to secure all three points.