01 November 2021, 10:15 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Sevilla will aim for their first three points in the UEFA Champions League when they take on Lille OSC once again in the reverse fixture of this back-to-back meeting against the French champions. With Referee István Kovács (ROU) having the final say, the game kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Tuesday, November 2, at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. István Kovác will have the help of the Video Assistant Referee, Marco Guida (ITA).
Preview Sevilla Champions League, Nov 2, 2021
Preview Sevilla picked up a 2-0 win over Osasuna in the Spanish LaLiga at the weekend, thanks to goals from Diego Carlos (40’) and Lucas Ocampos (60'). On Matchday 3, both sides were unable to find a way through and had to settle for a point each at the end of a goalless draw at Lille’s home turf, the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Sevilla had all the important numbers in their favor, - a 62% ball possession which saw them produce 6 shots, having 3 on target after putting 615 passes together. On the other hand, the French champions managed only 2 shots on target in 9 attempts while having 38% of the ball, after putting 379 passes together. Heading into Matchday 4, second-placed Sevilla has a slight advantage over third-placed Lille. The club sits above the French champions in Group G by a point (while having 3 points) after 0W, 3D, & 0L. Speaking of form, Sevilla remains unbeaten in five games across all competitions: WDWDW. On Tuesday, Julen Lopetegui will aim to keep the unbeaten record in the UEFA Champions League intact with at least a draw against Lille. An attacking 4—2—3—1 or 4—3—3 formation with Rafa Mir at the center of the attack is expected against LOSC. Cautioned, Benjamin André, Jonathan Ikoné, and Burak Yılmaz will miss the next match should they get booked on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Alejandro Gómez and Karim Rekik are in doubt for this fixture.
Preview Lille Champions League, Nov 2, 2021
Preview Lille OSC picked up a disappointing 2-1 defeat to PSG at the Parc des Princes last Friday. Inconsistent on the domestic front and also on continental soil, they remain as winless as Sevilla in UCL, having only two points after 0W, 2D & 1L. Following the loss to PSG, the French team has only one victory in five games in all competitions: WLDDL. With the torrid run of form, Jocelyn Gourvennec knows this is a must-win to keep up with the pace setters in Group G. A 4—4—2 with Burak Yilmaz and Jonathan David leading the attack may be seen once again on Tuesday against Sevilla. David has scored eight goals this season on the domestic front and remains Ligue 1's top goal scorer.