Sevilla vs Lille: The French have no choice

Lille have no choice but to go out and beat Sevilla. As a last resort, they can only win a draw. Otherwise, the season will be over for the team.

Sevilla are doing well. The team is in the lead of the Spanish championship, kind of claiming to qualify for the Champions League play-offs. However, Lopetegui’s team has too heavy a schedule, and I’m afraid that the boys can’t make it through two tournaments. I am convinced that Sevilla can win La Liga this season, and the team is killing it in this tournament. There might not be enough strength for the Champions League. All the more, there may be an attitude in the Sevillians’ minds that Lille is nothing, and everything is already decided. No, folks, nothing has been decided yet.

The logic is simple. In Ligue 1, Lille already have nothing to look forward to. You could, of course, tag along and come up with a nice comeback story, but no. There will be no such thing. The French Cup and the Ligue Cup are not tournaments, but to go far in the Champions League is beautiful. Even if Lille finish a tentative eighth place but reach the last 16 of the Champions League, the season will no longer fail. And it’s quite realistic, beat Sevilla, and you’re already in second place in the group.

Lille are well aware of the importance of the moment and the significance of this particular encounter with Sevilla. I would even say that it is the most important meeting for Lille this season. Losing it could ruin their season. I don’t think they want that.

I believe that Lille can at least not lose to Sevilla. And I believe in a win. The bookmakers make Sevilla a clear favourite for nothing. We have a great opportunity to take on the visitors from France. It’s up to you to decide.

Good luck to everyone!