Lille demonstrated resilience to secure a 1-1 draw at home against Juventus in the Champions League on Tuesday. Jonathan David’s composed first-half finish put Lille ahead, but Juventus equalized after the interval when Dusan Vlahovic converted a penalty following a foul on Francisco Conceição.
Despite Juventus controlling much of the game, Lille’s goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier delivered a standout performance, making several critical saves to deny Vlahovic and Conceição. Juventus had two Teun Koopmeiners goals disallowed for offside, intensifying their frustration as they pushed for a win.
Juventus dominated the final 30 minutes, but Lille’s disciplined defense held firm, leaving both teams tied at seven points in the group standings. This result extends Lille’s unbeaten streak in Europe to three matches, following wins over Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
While Lille’s schedule ahead appears more favorable, Juventus manager Thiago Motta expressed disappointment, feeling his team deserved a win despite Lille’s organized and resilient defense.
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