Lille faces Galatasaray with Olivier Giroud starting in Champions League clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 6:50 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Lille hosts Galatasaray on October 21, 2026, in a critical UEFA Champions League match. Lille is aiming for their first points after losses to Real Betis and Arsenal, while Galatasaray seeks to capitalize on Lille's struggles. Coach Davide Ancelotti's squad features Olivier Giroud at the forefront, with Dilane Bakwa expected to start as a winger. Lille's lineup also includes goalkeeper Berke Özer and midfielder Nabil Bentaleb. The match is a crucial opportunity for Lille to rekindle their chances of advancing in the tournament.
- •Lille has lost its first two Champions League matches.
- •Olivier Giroud and Dilane Bakwa are starting for Lille.
- •Lille must win to keep knockout stage hopes alive.
- •Galatasaray aims to exploit Lille's poor start.
- •Berke Özer is expected to start as goalkeeper.
- 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — Lille XI v Galatasaray: Olivier Giroud and Dilane Bakwa to start
"Lille have no choice but to win their home game against Galatasaray to maintain their hopes of securing their spot for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League. Davide Ancelotti’s Les Dogues...
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