1Lille
No. 1 — Lille. On the lists of 5 of 7 AIs; median place there: 1. Strong league form against no European points, with a home loss to Galatasaray despite creating more chances.
Did you know
Lille won the 2020–21 Ligue 1 title with 83 points, the most in the club's history. They lost only three league games, and Burak Yılmaz was the league's top scorer with 16 goals.
- What it is
- French club with a strong Ligue 1 start but no Champions League points.
- Its edge
- Created more chances than Galatasaray on expected goals, yet lost 4-2 at home.
- Who should know
- Useful for fans wondering how a top league side can lose all its European games.
- League vs Europe points gapGap 2.00 points per game
- Founded1944
- HeadquartersCamphin-en-Pévèle
Why it is here
Lille lost 3-0 at Arsenal in matchday 2. Arsenal had 16 shots, 8 on target. Lille had 4 shots, and none made the goalkeeper save. That is part of why a strong league side has no European points.
In matchday 3 Lille lost 2-4 at home to Galatasaray. The page shows Lille ahead on shots on target (5 to 4) and shots off target (10 to 7). Lille's European results are still worse than its domestic form.
History
On 23 June 1969, Lille gave up its professional status. It had too few facilities and too little money, after years of debt and falling down the divisions.
Keep in mind
Crowd trouble is a worry around the Galatasaray game. Galatasaray fans may not wear club shirts or scarves outside the away section, and rule-breakers can have tickets taken and be refused entry.
Where to go further
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, the city's main art museum. Full price is 7 €, and it is free on the first Sunday of each month. Start with the gigapixel space and the 3D model of Lille's plan-relief. Check the hours first: it is closed on Tuesdays, and the first floor is partly closed for renovation.


