Ligue 1 Regular Season - 9
Lille 6 - 1 FT Metz
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lille
Goalkeepers
B. Ozer
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Defenders
T. Meunier
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C. Mbemba
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A. Mandi
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R. Perraud
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Midfielders
B. Andre
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A. Bouaddi
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F. Correia
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H. Haraldsson
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M. Fernandez-Pardo
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Forwards
H. Igamane
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BENCH
A. Bodart
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N. Ngoy
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C. Verdonk
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N. Mukau
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U. Raghouber
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N. Bentaleb
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O. Sahraoui
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M. Broholm
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S. Diaoune
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Metz
Goalkeepers
P. Sy
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Defenders
K. Kouao
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J. Gbamin
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T. Yegbe
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G. Tsitaishvili
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Midfielders
A. Toure
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B. Stambouli
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J. Deminguet
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Forwards
C. Sabaly
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H. Diallo
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G. Abuashvili
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BENCH
J. Fischer
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M. Colin
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C. Melieres
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G. Hein
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I. Guerti
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B. Munongo
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M. Bokele Mputu
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I. Sane
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J. Asoro
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/10/2025 | Lille | 6 - 1 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 28/04/2024 | Metz | 1 - 2 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 03/12/2023 | Lille | 2 - 0 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 18/02/2022 | Lille | 0 - 0 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| 08/08/2021 | Metz | 3 - 3 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 09/04/2021 | Metz | 0 - 2 | Lille | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
Lille Win
Metz Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +13
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 9 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +36
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +19
P: 27 GD: +12
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -20
P: 27 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Correia and Lille Unleash Fury: 6-1 Demolition of Metz
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 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.
Key Questions
What made Félix Correia the match's standout performer?
Correia scored 2 goals, delivered 1 assist, and created 4 key chances. His movement repeatedly dismantled Metz's defence with surgical precision.
What triggered this 7-goal thriller?
The quality chasm: Lille (5th, 17 pts) versus Metz (18th, 2 pts). Metz's defence collapsed with no tactical remedy against relentless attacking waves.
How did substitute I. Sane impact the match?
Sane scored at 90', giving Metz a consolation goal. A late moment of honour, but too little to alter the scoreline's damning verdict.
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.
Lille's Coronation Continues Against Collapsing Metz
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. Metz's defensive implosion—3.8 goals conceded per match—makes this a coronation lap for Lille's title ambitions, not a contest.
The Setup
Lille sit 4th with 29 points and a blistering form line: four wins in five matches. Metz languish 17th on 11 points, drowning in a relegation quagmire. The balance of power is grotesquely one-sided. This isn't a six-pointer; it's a statement of intent from a team climbing toward the summit.
Key Battle
Alexsandro Ribeiro (Lille) vs Ibou Sane (Metz): Lille's fullback, rated 7.5/10 in recent outings, will feast on a Metz defence in freefall. Sane must plug gaps alone; no cavalry arrives. The mismatch is total.
Our Prediction
Lille suffocate Metz from kickoff, control possession and rhythm, then dismantle them on the counter in the second half. Morgan Bokele Mputu's energy offers Metz momentary resistance, but it crumbles. Final score: Lille 3-0. A comfortable procession that cements their top-four credentials.