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Liverpool V Lille - As it happened.

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Liverpool v Lille, matchday 7, 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, 21/01/2025, lineups. BeSoccer
Liverpool v Lille, matchday 7, 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, 21/01/2025, lineups. BeSoccer
Join us for LIVE coverage of the Champions League clash between Liverpool and Lille, kick-off at 21:00 CET at Anfield in Liverpool, England. A draw tonight would be enough to give Arne Slot's men direct qualification into the last 16.
Goal

List of goalscorers

M. Salah
34'
1 - 0
1 - 1
62'
Jonathan David
Harvey Elliott
67'
2 - 1
Press

Match report in news

End of match

End of match

  • 90+4'
    FT: Liverpool 2-1 Lille. Mo Salah opened the scoring in the 34th minute as he was released on the counter-attack by Curtis Jones to put the ball past Chevalier. The French side thought their game was over when Mandi was shown a second yellow card in the 59th minute but David grabbed the leveller three minutes later. Midfielder Elliott crushed Lille's hopes for a point as sealed the game with a goal in the 67th minute.
  • 90+1'
    Three minutes of added time!!!
Goal disallowed

Goal disallowed

  • 90+1'
    Darwin Nunez thought he had scored Liverpool's third but it is immediately ruled out for offside.
Card

Yellow card

a Lille
  • 88'
    Yellow card for Andre for his foul on Endo.
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
  • 86'
    Trent Alexander-Arnold is on for Conor Bradley.
  • 85'
    Great block from Endo to put Hardlsson's strike out for a corner.
  • 82'
    CHEVALIER KEEPS OUT CHIESA'S SHOT!! Anfield was urging for the Italian to get his shot away, but the shot-stopper got down to stop his curler.
  • 81'
    Foul from Ismaily on Bradley.
  • 79'
    BIG SAVE FROM CHEVALIER ON SALAH!! The Egyptian sent a low and powerful shot from a tight angle but the goalkeeper managed to get down quickly to keep the ball from going past his near post.
  • 76'
    Foul from Sahraoui on Endo.
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
  • 75'
    Luis Diaz makes way for Federico Chiesa.
Substitution

Substitution

at Lille
Substitution

Substitution

at Lille
  • 74'
    Double change for Lille. Mukau and Gudmundsson OFF, Ismaily and Bouaddi ON.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 67'
  • 67'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL ELLIOTT SCORES AND LIVERPOOL ARE BACK AHEAD!!! Tsimikas sends a low cross for the midfielder outside of the box to hit first-time. The ball is deflected heavily by Mukau on the way in and Elliott gets his first UCL goal for Liverpool. 2-1!
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
Substitution

Substitution

at Lille
Substitution

Substitution

at Lille
  • 63'
    Szobozlai is replaced by Endo for Liverpool.
  • 63'
    Two changes for the visitors: Cabella and Bakker OFF, Meunier and Sahraoui ON.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Lille en el 62'
  • 62'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLL JONATHAN DAVID FINDS THE LEVELLER!!!! Gudmundsson feeds Haraldsson in the box with a low cross from the left flank. The forward shoots at goal but the ball is blocked by Quansah before it comes right at David's feet. All the Canadian has to do is push it in the back of the net. Just when Lille needed it the most after the red card. 1-1!
  • 59'
    SECOND BOOKING FOR MANDI, WHO IS NOW SHOWN THE RED CARD!!! Cheap foul on Diaz and Lille are now with one man down. This could turn the game completely around!!
  • 57'
    BRADLEY COMPLETELY MISS-KICKS HIS CROSS!! The full-back was fed on the right flank before he launched a ball for Diaz, who was completely alone in front of goal. But his cross is more of a shot as it goes way off-target.
  • 56'
    Cheeky touch from Alexandro to get away from the Liverpool press but he just got carried away with the second.
  • 54'
    Foul from Nunez on Alexsandro in attack.
  • 53'
    QUANSAH ALMOST DOUBLED THE LEAD!!! Brilliant delivery from Tsimikar who picks out Quansah in the middle of the box. But the 21-year-old met the ball with his shoulder to put it just above the crossbar. Massive chance for Liverpool.
  • 52'
    Foul from Bakkar on Tsimikas. Free-kick in attack for the Reds.
  • 48'
    Foul from Mac Allister on Gudmundsson.
  • 47'
    SALAH GOES FOR THE SOLO GOAL BUT IT'S OUT!! The Egyptian had men in support as he dangerously progressed into the Lille box, who were in numerical disadvantage, but he chose to go for it by himself before putting the ball wide. His teammates are not happy with him.
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
  • 46'
    Two changes at half-time, both from Arne Slot's side: Mac Allister and Harvey Elliot ON, Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones OFF.
  • 46'
    Underway for the second half!!!
  • 45+3'
    HT: Liverpool 1-0 Lille. A relatively even display in the first half ends with Liverpool holding the advantage. Mo Salah opened the scoring in the 34th minute as he was released on the counter-attack by Curtis Jones to put the ball past Chevalier. The Egyptian now counts 50 European goals for Liverpool - the most from any player in the club's history.
  • 45+1'
    Two minutes of added time!!
  • 45'
    Foul from Cabella on Quansah.
  • 44'
    SALAH DID EVERYTHING PERFECTLY BUT SOMEHOW MISSED THE TARGET!! Long ball for the Egyptian, who did exceptionally well to hold off the Lille defender and charge towards Chevalier. Somehow he failed the simplest task as he rolled the ball past the far post.
  • 44'
    Jones is back on the pitch. The midfielder is okay to carry on playing.
  • 43'
    Back underway as Liverpool are momentarily with one man down.
  • 42'
    The game is temporarily paused as Curtis Jones is down. The player is receiving medical attendance.
  • 40'
    GREAT RECOVERY FROM ALEKSANDRO TO DENY LIVERPOOL!! The Reds were in numerical advantage on the counter as Salah looks for Van Dijk with an outside-of-the-boot cross, but the Lille defender did a superb job to head it away for a corner.
  • 39'
    Bradley gives away a corner to Lille.
  • 38'
    Foul from Salah on Gudmundsson. Interesting free-kick for Lille.
  • 37'
    Yellow card for Mandi for his foul on Curtis Jones. First booking of the game.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 34'
  • 34'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLL SALAH GIVES LIVERPOOL THE LEAD!!!! Tsimikas gets the ball from Davies, who is convinced he was fouled, before Curtis Jones launches Salah forward against a completely open Lille defence. 1v1 with Chevalier and Salah nets it in the top left corner. 50th European goal with Liverpool for Mo Sala, what a player. 1-0!
  • 31'
    GREAT CROSS FROM DIAZ BUT SALAH MISS-HITS IT!! This could've been the chance for Liverpool to break the stalemate but Diaz' ball is met by Salah's knee instead of boot. Could he maybe have hit it with his head instead of going for the volley?
  • 29'
    Very even display at Anfield so far but still no concrete chance from either end.
  • 26'
    Salah's cross from the set-piece goes over everyone's heads. Goal kick for Lille.
  • 26'
    Foul from Cabella on Bradley. Free kick in attack for the hosts.
  • 25'
    Great challenge from Diaz to kick the ball away from Lille in attack.
  • 25'
    Foul from Bradley on Cabella.
  • 23'
    Foul from Nunez on Gudmundsson, who was getting away after Szobo had cheaply lost the ball in attack.
  • 21'
    Salah tries to slip the ball for Szobo on the left flank but the Hungarian was never going to get at the end of it. Too much pace.
  • 18'
    The Reds haven't been easing on the pressure but Lille look comfortable on the ball.
  • 16'
    Liverpool have been trying to launch long balls forward but so far they've just been a bit to deep for the men up front to reach.
  • 14'
    Foul from Curtis Jones on Mukau.
  • 11'
    Gudmundsson plays the ball back to Mukau in the box but the 21-year-old takes a heavy touch to lose the ball. Gudmundsson is then called out for being offside in the build-up to the chance.
  • 10'
    Szobozlai is found offside as he tried to chase a long ball towards the Lille penalty area.
  • 7'
    SALAH CURLS IT IN!!!! The Egyptian's shot from distance is on target but it is straight into the gloves of Chevalier.
  • 5'
    Jonathan David looks to put a low cross in the middle of the box, but it is cut out by Tsimikas to had the Reds possession of the ball once again.
  • 3'
    Salah beautifully gets away from two Lille defenders but he is not able to replicate at the third time of asking. Ball cleared from 'Les Dogues'.
  • 1'
    GUDMUNDSSON IMMEDIATELY CAUSING TROUBLE!! The defender powered past Bradley to release a rocket towards Alisson's goal but the ball just goes wide. Quick reminder for Liverpool that the visitors are here to fight for the win.
  • 1'
    Underway at Anfield to Liverpool-Lille!!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Players are out of the tunnel, here we go with the Champions League anthem!!
  • PRVW
    Almost ready for kick-off!! Less than five minutes to go...
  • PRVW
    On the bench for Bruno Genesio's side: Mannone, Caillard, Gomes, Sahraoui, Meunier, Bayo, Mbappe, Ismaily, Bouaddi, Cossier.
  • PRVW
    Lille starting lineup (4-4-2): Chevalier (GK); Mandi, Diakite, Alexsandro, Gudmundsson; Cabella, Andre, Mukau, Bakker; Haraldsson, David.
  • PRVW
    On the bench for Arne Slot's side: Kelleher, Jaros, Endo, Konate, Mac Allister, Chiesa, Gakpo, Elliott, Robertson, Alexander-Arnold, Danns, Morton.
  • PRVW
    Liverpool starting lineup (4-3-3): Alisson (GK); Bradley, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Jones, Szobozlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz.
  • PRVW
    We have the starting XIs confirmed!!! Let's see what they're saying, starting as always with the hosts...
  • PRVW
    Official lineups should be dropping soon, stay tuned people!!
  • PRVW
    Lille possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Chevalier (GK); Meunier, Diakite, Ribeiro, Ismaily; Andre, Bouaddi; Bakker, Cabella, Sahraoui; David.
  • PRVW
    Liverpool possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Alisson (GK); Bradley, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Endo, Jones; Salah, Elliott, Chiesa; Nunez.
  • PRVW
    With that all settled, let's warm things up with some possible lineups!!
  • PRVW
    On the other hand, Lille have a few more injury concerns than their hosts. Edon Zhegrova is the main absentee for the visitors due to a muscle injury. Ethan Mbappe and Nabil Bentaleb are unavailable in the middle of the park while Tiago Santos is ruled out after sustaining a season-ending knee injury.
  • PRVW
    With only a draw needed to seal a ticket into the round of 16, Slot could look to rotate some players tonight.
  • PRVW
    Liverpool are looking healthy heading into the clash with Lille as Joe Gomez remains the only confirmed absentee. The English centre-back is ruled out with a hamstring injury and is expected back in February. Slot also confirmed Diogo Jota will be out due to a knock picked up against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
  • PRVW
    Let's have a look at team news before we move onto possible lineups!!
  • PRVW
    Genesio's men have lost to Sporting Lisbon (2-0), won against Real Madrid (1-0) and Atletico Madrid (1-3), drew with Juventus (1-1) and claimed victories over Bologna (1-2) and Sturm Graz (3-2) so far in the tournament, but will now be up against what is statistically the best team in Europe at the moment. Their last game in the league phase will be against Feyenoord on January 29.
  • PRVW
    'Les Dogues' have had an impressive run in the Champions League this season, winning four, drawing one and losing one of their opening six matches to place themselves in 8th place with 13 points.
  • PRVW
    As for Lille, currently occupying the last spot that guarantees direct qualification, the opponent could be one of Borussia Dortmund (8th), Bayern Munich (9th), PSV (23rd) or Dinamo Zagreb (24th) if the standings do not change.
  • PRVW
    Looking at how things stand right now in the table, Liverpool would be playing against one of Benfica (15th), Monaco (16th), Sporting Lisbon (17th) or Feyenoord (18th) in the round of 16. That said, position would have to remain the same until the conclusion of the league phase for that to happen.
  • PRVW
    “Reflecting on the games against Nottingham Forest and Brentford, I think we can take a lot of positives, both in terms of the results and the performances we put in. Those are two really tough places to go, so to take four points from a possible six is a good effort, even if we came away from Forest believing we could and should have won," he added.
  • PRVW
    Captain Virgil van Dijk also shared his thoughts ahead of the clash, as he said: "Champions League nights are always a special occasion at this football club, and we are all really looking forward to what will be another tough fixture".
  • PRVW
    On his opponents, the Dutchman added: "Lille have already shown their quality in the Champions League this season and have their own objectives for qualification, having recorded victories against Sturm Graz, Bologna, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. Those two wins against the big Madrid clubs tell us everything we need to know about what Lille are capable of."
  • PRVW
    “There are various possibilities over the last two rounds of fixtures that would allow us to achieve this objective, but the most important one involves what we do. As things stand, we are masters of our own destiny, so we should make the most of this by doing everything possible to get the result that we need to guarantee progress", he told reporters.
  • PRVW
    Arne Slot spoke during his pre-match press conference, highlighting that the job is not finished for the Reds. “A lot has been said about what we have done in the competition up to now, but while a lot of the compliments have been deserved, we are well aware that there is still work to be done if we are to reach the knockout stage."
  • PRVW
    They now face Lille, their first French opponents in the Champions League this season, with the opportunity to make it an astonishing 7 out of 7 wins in the tournament. However, a draw would be enough to give them direct qualification into the knockout stages with one game against PSV still in hand to conclude the league phase on January 29.
  • PRVW
    Liverpool have a perfect record in the Champions League ahead of matchday 7, beating AC Milan (1-3), Bologna (2-0), RB Leipzig (0-1), Bayern Leverkusen (4-0), Real Madrid (2-0) and Girona (0-1) to claim top spot with 18 points in the league phase.
Info

Pre-match

21 January 2025, 21:00

Referee: Felix Zwayer | VAR: Bastian Dankert

Stadium: Anfield

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions League clash between Liverpool and Lille, kick-off at 21:00 CET at Anfield in Liverpool, England.