Correia and Lille Unleash Fury: 6-1 Demolition of Metz

Pflichttermin Futmetrix-Wertung: 86/100. No contest—Lille transformed Stade Pierre Mauroy into an offensive masterpiece, proving that title contenders show no mercy to teams in freefall.

Intensity From the First Whistle

From the 24th minute, H. Igamane opened the scoring off a Matías Fernández assist, setting the tone for relentless intensity. Félix Correia took centre stage with a devastating brace (34', 53'), the second created by Fernández's vision. The Lille midfielder delivered a masterclass: 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 key passes. This is a player imposing his will on every action. Lille's shot count told the story—23 attempts with 12 on target, compared to Metz's meek 10 (4 on target).

Balance Shattered in Nine Minutes

With command established, Lille seemed content to manage the stakes. Then came the final nine minutes—an explosion. R. Perraud struck at 64', Benjamin André added a fifth at 82', and H. Haraldsson sealed it at 90'. Metz, overwhelmed, could only salvage pride through I. Sane's late consolation. Possession favoured Lille 62%-38%, and their passing accuracy (87%) exposed Metz's defensive fragility at every turn.

Fernández: The Invisible Architect

While Correia grabbed headlines, Fernández orchestrated the symphony. Two assists and three key passes built the foundation for Lille's onslaught. Metz—18th in the table with a -20 goal difference—had no tactical answer to the waves of northern attacks. This rout reinforces Lille's credentials and serves as a brutal reminder: elite football punishes crisis-stricken opponents without hesitation.