Lille vs Real Madrid: Champions League Holders Face French Challenge
Reigning UEFA Champions League champions Real Madrid will travel to France on Thursday to face Lille at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in their second group stage match. The Spanish giants will be looking to maintain their winning start to the competition, while Lille will aim to bounce back from their opening day defeat.
Mbappe Returns, Camavinga Starts
Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has recovered from a thigh injury and will be available for selection, although he is expected to start on the bench. French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, who has been out with a long-term injury, will make his first start of the season for Real Madrid.
Real’s Strong Start
Real Madrid began their Champions League title defense with a convincing 3-1 victory over Stuttgart at home two weeks ago. Mbappe was among the scorers in that game, along with Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior. The Spanish giants will be confident of extending their winning streak against Lille.
Lille’s Redemption Mission
Lille, on the other hand, will be eager to make amends for their disappointing 2-0 loss to Sporting Lisbon in their opening Champions League match. The French champions will be looking to their star players, such as Jonathan David and Renato Sanches, to inspire them to a positive result.
Match Details
* Date: Thursday, October 3 (IST)
* Venue: Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille
* Time: 12:30 AM IST
* Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network
* Live Streaming: SonyLiv
