The French side led 1-0 at halftime thanks to a well-taken goal from Makau, but Bologna responded strongly after the break. The Italian side looked dangerous in attack, with both Lykogiannis and Dallinga coming close to leveling the score. Their persistence paid off just after the hour mark, when Lucumi finished off a beautifully executed free-kick to bring Bologna level.
However, Lille regained the lead just three minutes later. A swift counter-attack caught Bologna off guard, and Makau struck again, his second goal of the match restoring the home side's advantage.
Despite pushing for another equalizer, Bologna couldn't find a way past Lille's defense, meaning they left Stade Pierre-Mauroy with another defeat. The result leaves Bologna languishing in 33rd place in the Champions League standings with just one point from four matches.
For Lille, this victory lifts them to 12th in the group, keeping their hopes of advancing alive as they prepare for their next fixture against Sturm Graz. Meanwhile, Bologna will travel to Benfica for their next challenge, as they desperately seek their first win in this year’s competition.
Key Takeaways:
- Lille remain unbeaten in four Champions League games, with Makau scoring twice to seal the win.
- Bologna's fightback after the break came up short, as they succumbed to another defeat.
- Lille's victory moves them to 12th in the standings, while Bologna remain bottom with just one point.
With both teams facing tough challenges ahead, their next matches will be crucial in shaping their hopes of progressing in the tournament.
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