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Triumph of Faith and Talent: Lille Reaffirms Its Place in Ligue 1’s Top 5 Against Angers
Lille suffered but secured victory against Angers thanks to a stunning goal from Félix Correia and a dominant performance by Ayyoub Bouaddi. The Dogues reaffirm themselves in the Top 5 and enter their European week with confidence.
Lille suffers but opens the scoring and takes control
Pierre-Mauroy Stadium was buzzing with tension and excitement from the start. LOSC came out determined to restore its image after the midweek defeat against Nice—and they did it. In the 45'+3' minute, following a technical masterclass from Ayyoub Bouaddi, Félix Correia opened the scoring with a deserved goal that ignited the stands.
From the first whistle, the Dogues dominated possession, pressed Angers intensely, and created the first chances: a header from Benjamin André after a corner from Hákon Haraldsson and shots from Correia and Bouaddi that kept visiting goalkeeper Koffi alert.
Angers pushes and Lille navigates pressure and danger
In the second half, Angers sought to react and tested the home side’s resilience. The visitors posed a constant threat, with shots and crosses that forced Risser, Lille’s goalkeeper, into several key saves.
The most critical moment came in the 51st minute when Félix Correia hit the post, showing how narrow Lille’s lead was. Olivier Giroud also tried with a header that went over, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats.
From pressure to closure: Lille secures the win
Despite Angers’ persistence, Bruno Genesio’s substitutions and the fresh legs of Hamza Igamane, Nabil Bentaleb, and Osame Sahraoui helped control the match. The closest chance to seal the victory came in the 90'+3' minute, when Igamane nearly scored from midfield, only to be denied by Koffi.
Lille took the three points, maintained composure, managed the lead, and demonstrated maturity ahead of the upcoming European fixtures.
A win that reaffirms Lille in the Top 5
This victory isn’t just about three points: LOSC regains confidence, climbs back into the Top 5, and sends a clear message in Ligue 1. The mix of young talent (Bouaddi, Correia) and experience (Giroud) allows the team to dream of European ambitions.
Angers showed character and never gave up, but Lille’s precision and efficiency made the difference. LOSC now prepares to face Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League, boosted by a hard-fought and deserved win.
