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Lille OSC

Alexsandro Ribeiro is suspended, which may see Aissa Mandi deputise at centre-back.
Ethan Mbappe joins Tiago Santos, Edon Zhegrova and Samuel Umtiti on the sidelines.
Gabriel Gudmundsson may get the nod ahead of Ismaily at left-back.
RC Lens

Lens are without four players for Sunday's trip to rivals Lille, with Martin Satriano, Remy Lascary, Jhoanner Chavez and Denis Petric missing.
Juma Bah is expected to continue at the heart of a three-man backline for the visitors.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+4'

That's all for today as the game is over.
90

3 additional min. will be played.
90'

Jeremy Agbonifo (Lens) had a good opportunity when he latched on to a cross from the wing, but his strike from the six-yard box wasn't accurate enough and the ball went a few inches wide of the right post.
89'

A precise cross aimed towards the penalty spot was met by M'Bala Nzola (Lens). He outjumped the defence and produced a decent header which went a whisker wide of the right post.
88'

Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille) has tested the patience of referee Mathieu Vernice and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
87'

Bruno Genesio prepares a substitution. Jonathan David is replaced by Chuba Akpom (Lille).
87'

Close! A mistake by a defender gifts M'Bala Nzola (Lens) a chance inside the box, but his efforts curls just around the left post.
86'

Nabil Bentaleb (Lille) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Mathieu Vernice has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.
84'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Lille comes to nothing.
83'

The referee allows time for a substitution. Ruben Aguilar will be replaced by Jeremy Agbonifo (Lens).
83'

Will Still has decided to make a change. Anass Zaroury (Lens) replaces Kyllian Antonio.
82'

Mathieu Vernice shows a yellow card to Facundo Medina (Lens) for his blatant foul.
78'

A substitution has been made. Ngalayel Mukau goes off and Nabil Bentaleb (Lille) comes on.
78'

Substitution. Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Andre Gomes walks off.
78'

Bruno Genesio has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille) replacing Ismaily.
77'

Goduine Koyalipou (Lens) receives a neat pass inside the box and instantly thumps the ball goalward, but a defender makes a last ditch block to deny him.
76'

Andre Gomes (Lille) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
75'

Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Lens.
73'

The game is interrupted, a clear handball by Deiver Machado (Lens).
72'

Will Still decides to make a substitution. Florian Sotoca will be replaced by Goduine Koyalipou (Lens).
69'

Total attempts – 11:1.
66'

It's time for a substitution. Osame Sahraoui (Lille) comes on in place of Mathias Fernandez-Pardo.
63'

Here is a change. Nampalys Mendy is going off and Will Still gives the last tactical orders to Andy Diouf (Lens).
63'

The substitution has been made. Adrien Thomasson (Lens) has replaced Wesley Said.
62'

Florian Sotoca (Lens) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
60'

Ismaily (Lille) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
59'

M'Bala Nzola (Lens) manages to beat his opponent to the ball, but he commits a foul in the process.
57'

Lucas Chevalier reacts well to deny a long-range free kick from Neil El Aynaoui (Lens) towards the top right corner.
56'

Mathieu Vernice blows the whistle, Andre Gomes (Lille) is penalised for a foul. Lens have a free kick from a promising distance.
54'

Wesley Said (Lens) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
53'

Mitchel Bakker (Lille) sends the corner into the box, but Mathew Ryan intercepts it and averts the threat.
52'

Mitchel Bakker (Lille) is unable to control an accurate defence-splitting pass properly and one of the defending players reacts well to rob him of the ball. The linesman makes the right call and Lille will have a corner.
51'

Neil El Aynaoui (Lens) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Mathieu Vernice had an easy-decision to make.
51'

Lens have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
51'

Lens work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
50'

Deiver Machado (Lens) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Lens.
49'

Mathias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille) commits a rough foul. Mathieu Vernice stops the game and makes a call.
47'

Neil El Aynaoui (Lens) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent.
46'

Mathias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Mathieu Vernice blows his whistle for a foul.
46'

The whistle blows and Mathieu Vernice starts the second half.
45+4'

The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+4'

The corner from Mitchel Bakker (Lille) is hurriedly cleared.
45+4'

Good team movement sets up Ngalayel Mukau (Lille) on the edge of the box, but he slices the ball narrowly wide of the right post.
45+3'

Thomas Meunier (Lille) latches onto a lofted pass near the penalty spot only to head the ball yards wide of the left post.
45

There will be a minimum of 3 min. of added time.
44'

Lens control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
42'

Jonathan David (Lille) commits a foul and Mathieu Vernice immediately signals a free kick.
42'

Crossbar! Mathias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille) throws the chance away as he attempts to produce a shot from inside the box, but his attempt only rattles the crossbar! The goalkeeper can remain calm.
41'

M'Bala Nzola (Lens) finds himself in an offside position and the referee stops play after the linesman raises his flag.
40'

M'Bala Nzola (Lens) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
38'

Neil El Aynaoui (Lens) was too forceful with his tackle and Mathieu Vernice interrupted the game to signal a free kick.
36'

Benjamin Andre (Lille) is penalised after knocking an opponent down.
35'

54:46 – the ratio of ball possession.
33'

Mathieu Vernice blows for a foul after Kyllian Antonio (Lens) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
32'

Thomas Meunier (Lille) put a cross into the box which wasn't a bad decision, but he failed to achieve what he wanted as none of his teammates managed to meet it.
30'

Mitchel Bakker (Lille) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.
29'

Great save! Mathias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille) had time and space inside the box after picking up a neat pass, but his shot towards the bottom left corner was brilliantly saved by Mathew Ryan.
29'

Mathieu Vernice blows his whistle. Mitchel Bakker (Lille) commits a foul after dangerous play.
27'

What a miss! A floated cross from the flank picks out Jonathan David (Lille) unmarked near the penalty spot with just the keeper to beat, but he skies his header miles over the bar.
25'

Lens are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
22'

The referee had an easy-decision to make. A yellow card is given to Ruben Aguilar (Lens) for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
19'

Goal! Mathew Ryan makes a huge mistake and Mathias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille) has an easy task to put the ball into the back of the net. 1:0.
17'

Ismaily (Lille) makes a rough challenge and Mathieu Vernice blows his whistle for a foul.
16'

One of the players from Lille times his run too early and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
14'

A poor mid-range free-kick by Mitchel Bakker (Lille) is easily blocked by the defensive wall.
13'

The game is interrupted. Malang Sarr (Lens) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did. Lille are given an advantage. They have a free kick.
11'

M'Bala Nzola (Lens) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Mathieu Vernice blows for a foul.
9'

Lens enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
8'

Benjamin Andre (Lille) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Mathieu Vernice no option but to blow his whistle.
7'

Andre Gomes (Lille) volleys the ball towards goal from the edge of the penalty box, but one of the defenders blocks his shot.
6'

The resulting set piece from Lille is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
6'

Ngalayel Mukau (Lille) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away. Corner kick. Lille will have an opportunity.
5'

Aissa Mandi (Lille) peeled away from his marker and got on the end of the resulting corner, but he sends his header straight at the goalkeeper.
5'

There's an opportunity for Mathias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille) to deliver the ball into the box from a corner.
4'

Ismaily (Lille) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked. Lille get a corner.
3'

It looks like Neil El Aynaoui (Lens) saw red with that tackle. Mathieu Vernice won't tolerate such behaviour on the pitch and blows for a foul.
2'

Great chance! Mathias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille) collects a great pass inside the box, but the goalkeeper does well to stop his effort.
1'

Malang Sarr (Lens) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.
1'

The first half of this match is about to start.

The players are out and the match is about to start. Lens will have the kick-off.

Today's referee will be Mathieu Vernice.

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