Real Madrid seeking back-to-back UCL victories after derby draw.
LOSC Lille vs
Real Madrid
LOSC Lille will aim to harness their home strength in European ties when they host a formidable Real Madrid side at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, as both teams seek to make their mark on UEFA Champions League Matchday 2.
LOSC Lille
Lille were one of the 15 sides that failed to earn a point on UCL Match Day 1, suffering a 2-0 loss to Sporting CP after being reduced to 10 men in the 40th minute. They are now striving to secure their first points in the revamped UEFA Champions League league phase.
Over the weekend, Jonathan David inspired a 3-0 victory over Le Havre, ending a three-game winless streak for Les Dogues across all competitions [WLLDW]. Coach Bruno Génésio aims for consecutive wins on Wednesday night, yet the team currently endures a three-game losing run in the UEFA Champions League.
Despite their struggles, Lille has been formidable at home in European competitions, winning seven of their eight home matches since last season began. Génésio will hope these impressive home statistics inspire his team when they face Real Madrid on UCL MD2.
A 4-2-3-1 formation is expected, with Jonathan David set to lead the attack. However, Lille might be missing up to six players, including the suspended Angel Gomes.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are coming off a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in Sunday’s derby. This ill-tempered draw ended Madrid’s five-game winning streak across all competitions.
During that streak, they secured a notable 3-1 victory over Stuttgart on the opening day of the UEFA Champions League. The 15-time UCL winners aim to continue with back-to-back victories in the competition this Wednesday against Lille at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Currently on a 14-game unbeaten run in the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid are determined to perform well. However, they have lost their last two UEFA Champions League away games against French sides without scoring, both against PSG in 2019 and 2022.
Carlo Ancelotti's side is expected to line up in a 4—3—1—2 formation, with Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo leading the attack. Kylian Mbappe will not feature due to a thigh injury keeping him out until after the international break.
Meanwhile, Eduardo Camavinga, who was on the bench for the Madrid derby, might play a role in this upcoming match.
