Find the notes from our special correspondent during Lille’s historic victory against Real Madrid on Wednesday evening in the Champions League (1-0).
Special envoy to Villeneuve-d’Ascq
Lucas Chevalier (9) : At 22, he had the best in the world in front of him, even if Mbappé was absent. And he came out on top. A very big future. Whether in front of Vinicius (6th, 45th), Endrick (19th, 32nd), Bellingham (84th), Rüdiger (85th) or Guler (89th), the goalkeeper showed serenity, solidity also displaying a good reading of the game. Very strong. Always interesting to have a good goalkeeper on big Champions League nights…
Tiago Santos (8): preferred over Meunier for his defensive qualities and his taste for duels, he proved his coach right. Discreet but precious, always ready to burst into Madrid’s feet, he never had any complexes when dealing with clients Vinicius and Bellingham. Subsequently he became emboldened by proposing offensive solutions. A real soldier.
Bafodé Diakité (8): like his friend in central defense, he had a gladiatorial match, always there in…
