Lille Olympique Sporting Club (LOSC), commonly known as Lille FC, is a professional football club based in Lille, Northern France. They compete in Ligue 1, the top division of French football, and play their home matches at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, a 50,186-capacity stadium with a retractable roof.
In the 2024-2025 season, Lille had a notable run in the UEFA Champions League, reaching the Round of 16. They faced Borussia Dortmund in a two-legged tie, drawing 1-1 in the first leg in Dortmund. In the return leg at home, Lille took an early lead with a goal from Jonathan David.
However, Dortmund equalized through a penalty by Emre Can and secured the win with a goal from Maximilian Beier, advancing with a 3-2 aggregate score.
Domestically, Lille have been striving to re-establish themselves among France’s elite clubs. In the 2023-2024 Ligue 1 season, they finished in 7th place, securing a spot in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers for the following season.
For more information about Lille FC, including their current squad, fixtures, and latest news, you can visit their official website.