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After beating Real Madrid, Lille faces Atlético in the Champions League. Genesio is hoping for another surprise despite the solidity of the Colchoneros.
After surprising all of Europe by beating Real Madrid (1-0) at the beginning of October, LOSC is preparing for a new major challenge. This Wednesday evening, the Mastiffs face Atlético Madrid in the Champions League. Building on the confidence acquired after this feat, Bruno Genesio’s team wants to repeat the performance against the other Madrid giant.
However, the northern coach warns, “it would be a serious mistake to arrive with too much certainty”, remembering that the Colchoneros are formidable opponents, especially at home. But the Lille coach intends to take advantage of the momentum given by the victory against the Merengues, despite the absence of several starters.
Lille wants to create a new surprise
The Mastiffs coach wants to see his team “play with all your strength” while keeping an eye on Atlético’s aggressive pressing. For his part, Diego Simeone takes Lille very seriously: “They play courageous football, with players like Jonathan David and (Edon) Zhegrova who came into their own against Real. »
With 11 unbeaten home matches in C1, the Matelassiers do not intend to give in, but Lille could well surprise Madrid again…
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