UEFA Europa League Gameweek 5
Lille 4 - 0 FT Dinamo Zagreb
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
21' F. Correia (H. Haraldsson)
31' Hamza Igamane
36' N. Mukau (H. Igamane)
HT
61' Nathan Ngoy
↓ M. Bakrar ↑S. Kulenovic 62'
↓ D. Ljubicic ↑L. Stojkovic 62'
↓ A. Hoxha ↑C. Varela 62'
69' H. Igamane (H. Haraldsson)
70' ↓ H. Igamane ↑O. Giroud
70' ↓ N. Bentaleb ↑E. Mbappe
71' ↓ F. Correia ↑O. Sahraoui
↓ M. Lisica ↑G. Vidovic 71'
↓ M. Zajc ↑G. Villar 77'
78' ↓ R. Perraud ↑T. Santos
84' ↓ H. Haraldsson ↑M. Fernandez-Pardo
86' B. Andre (E. Mbappe)
Cardoso Varela 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lille
Goalkeepers
Berke Özer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Thomas Meunier 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Ngoy 
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
92
Passes
3
Duels
Aïssa Mandi
MAGNET
106
Activity
106
Activity
102
Passes
4
Duels
Romain Perraud
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Midfielders
Nabil Bentaleb
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
84
Passes
4
Duels
Benjamin André 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Ngal'ayel Mukau 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Hákon Arnar Haraldsson 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Félix Correia
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Hamza Igamane
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Arnaud Bodart
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Sajous
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Chancel Mbemba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxima Adeagan Goffi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Mbappé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ugo Raghouber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayyoub Bouaddi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matias Fernandez-Pardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olivier Giroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osame Sahraoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soriba Diaoune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dinamo Zagreb
Goalkeepers
Ivan Filipović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Noa Mikić 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Sergi Domínguez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Scott McKenna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Perez Vinlöf 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
9
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Midfielders
Josip Mišić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miha Zajc
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Mateo Lisica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Dejan Ljubičić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Arbër Hoxha 
GHOST
12
Actions
12
Actions
62
Minutes
6.2
Rating
Forwards
Mounsef Bakrar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Ivan Nevistić
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bruno Goda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niko Galešić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kévin Théophile-Catherine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon Jakirović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Villar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Stojković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Vidović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marko Soldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dion Drena Beljo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sandro Kulenovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cardoso Varela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lille
Dinamo Zagreb
Lille
Dinamo Zagreb
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Lille's Attacking Siege Smashes Zagreb
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A staggering display of offensive firepower and defensive solidity turned this European fixture into a completely one-sided exhibition.
Opening Siege
The atmosphere at the Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre Mauroy was electric as Lille stepped onto the pitch with clear intent. They dominated possession right out of the gate, setting a blistering tempo that left Dinamo Zagreb chasing shadows. A high Intensity approach meant the hosts lived in the final third, suffocating the Croatian side's attempts to build out from the back. The breakthrough felt inevitable and arrived in the 21st minute. F. Correia unlocked the defense with a clinical finish, capitalizing on a precise delivery from H. Haraldsson. This early advantage established a commanding rhythm, as the home midfield operated with surgical precision, rarely giving the ball away. It was a masterclass in early pressure, effectively neutralizing any counter-attacking threat before it could even materialize.
Total Suffocation
Once the deadlock was broken, the Balance of power shifted entirely, trapping the visitors in a relentless defensive shape. Just fifteen minutes after the opener, N. Mukau doubled the advantage with a spectacular strike at the 36-minute mark. He was brilliantly set up by H. Igamane, capping off a beautifully engineered team move. While the attackers grabbed the glory, Aïssa Mandi was orchestrating an absolute masterclass from the defensive line. His outstanding distribution and awareness ensured the visitors registered a grand total of zero shots on target. It was a completely one-sided affair, with the shot count heavily skewed at 17 to 3. The Croatian side looked disjointed, completely unable to bypass the aggressive pressing traps set by their French opponents.
European Statement
Heading into the final stretch, the Stakes were purely about goal difference and building momentum for the knockout rounds. The hosts showed no mercy, continuing their relentless attacking push. H. Igamane transitioned from provider to executioner in the 69th minute, burying a chance supplied once again by the creative engine, H. Haraldsson. With the result beyond doubt, Nabil Bentaleb continued to pull the strings effortlessly in the middle of the park, dictating the flow of the match. To cap off a flawless European night, B. Andre added a fourth goal late in the 86th minute following a sharp assist from E. Mbappe. This commanding 4-0 victory firmly cements their playoff ambitions while sending a daunting message to the rest of the competition.
Key Questions
Who found the back of the net for Lille?
F. Correia, N. Mukau, H. Igamane, and B. Andre all scored to secure the commanding home victory.
Did Dinamo Zagreb manage any attacking threat?
No, the visitors were completely shut down, managing only three total shots and zero on target throughout the entire match.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Playoff Push Intensifies in Crucial European Encounter
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. With both sides hovering around the vital top-24 playoff line, this clash could define their continental campaigns.
The Setup
Lille sits 18th in the league stage. Dinamo is 23rd. Just two points separate them. A high Stakes assessment confirms this is a proper continental six-pointer. The hosts have been erratic, reflected in a mixed Form reading of two wins from their last five matches. But their attacking output remains reliable. Dinamo Zagreb arrives at the Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre Mauroy in terrible shape. Losing four of their last five highlights a dire Balance issue, especially having leaked 16 goals already. Lille must exploit this defensive fragility to climb toward the top eight.
Key Battle
The match hinges on whether Dion Drena Beljo can outgun the hosts' frontline. The Zagreb striker has been a rare bright spark for the visitors, but he faces a fierce shootout against Lille's Hamza Igamane. Igamane's lethal finishing makes him the ultimate threat on the pitch today. When you factor in the sheer volume of Stars available to the home side, including the penalty-saving heroics of goalkeeper Berke Özer, the visitors face an incredibly steep uphill battle.
Our Prediction
Lille will dictate the tempo from the first whistle. Expect the hosts to breach Zagreb's leaky defense early. Dinamo might snatch a goal on the counter, but Lille's firepower will secure a comfortable 3-1 victory to solidify their playoff spot.