Champions League: Lille beaten by Galatasaray, third defeat in three matches

LOSC were beaten at home by Galatasaray (2-4) on Wednesday evening, recording their third defeat in three Champions League matchdays. According to Le Monde, the Lille side have conceded a third consecutive defeat in the competition. RMC Sport describes a LOSC "moving closer to elimination", while franceinfo highlights "three defeats in three matches". Le Figaro mentions Diaoune as a revelation, Ozer as shaky and a LOSC that is too weak.

A nightmare start to the campaign

According to all sources, LOSC have lost their first three matches of the competition. Already beaten by Real Betis (2-3) and then on Arsenal's pitch (3-0), the Dogues this time gave way to Galatasaray at home (2-4), Foot Mercato details. But Football Club notes that the club still hopes to recover, but "the European ordeal continues". Sports.fr reports that LOSC "suffered Galatasaray's law" this Wednesday evening, in reference to the 3rd matchday of the Champions League.

The causes of the defeat

Foot Mercato explains that "weighed down by their defensive errors, LOSC ended up capitulating against Galatasaray". Le Parisien, for its part, headlines: "despite the Diaoune bright spot, the Lille players sink again in the Champions League". Le Figaro mentions Diaoune as a revelation, Ozer as shaky, and a LOSC that is too weak. Benjamin André reacted according to So Foot, stating: "We made too many mistakes".

Qualification slips away

For RMC Sport, these three defeats bring LOSC closer to elimination. Foot National believes that LOSC is "already in danger" after this third defeat. But Football Club considers that qualification "is slipping away".

The upcoming schedule

According to L'Équipe, LOSC still have to play several matches in the regular phase of the Champions League. The next matches will be decisive in hoping for qualification.