Burak Yilmaz celebrates his double this Sunday, synonymous with very important success at Parc OL. PHILIPPE DESMAZES – AFP
At Parc OL,
Le Losc resists everything. At the end of an intense battle, this Sunday at the Parc OL, Christophe Galtier’s men recovered two goals behind to win a crucial success (2-3) allowing him to remain leader in Ligue 1.
Caqueret flies over the first period
Maxence Caqueret waited for the best moment to shine statistically. Never a scorer since his debut in Ligue 1 in November 2019, the very active 21-year-old midfielder only signed his second assist in the league on Sunday, and the first this season. Much livelier than Domagoj Bradaric, the international hope has split a caviar set back for Islam Slimani (1-0, 19th), impeccable in the finish, unlike a duel wasted three minutes earlier. In view of his activity, or delicious perforations, as with a double contact to launch a counterattack wasted by Karl Toko Ekambi (27th), we can only wonder about its use by Rudi Garcia this season, who does not. has started only 16 times in Ligue 1.
Burak Yilmaz changes everything
Once again, the 35-year-old Turkish warrior has transfigured the face of Lille, led by two goals and virtually fourth after the goal against his camp of José Fonte (2-0, 34th). His wonderful free kick from 25 meters, under the eyes of Juninho and in the skylight of Anthony Lopes (2-1, 45th), gave hope, just before the break, to a stunned team. It was again he who took advantage, with his flair and precision, of a ball from Lucas Paqueta, to serve Jonathan David (2-2, 59th). Burak Yilmaz’s masterclass ended on a wild ride, after a deviation from his compatriot Yusuf Yazici, concluded with a flick on Anthony Lopes (2-3, 84th).
This Losc really has the head of a champion
It was obviously the most perilous test for Christophe Galtier’s men in this breathtaking final sprint. With four days remaining, and at the cost of a heroic comeback on Sunday, they are solid leaders, and now with six points ahead of OL (4th), the weekend’s big loser. Like Mike Maignan, guilty on the csc de Fonte then author of a dazzling tap on a mine of Thiago Mendes (67th), this Losc knows how to react and hang on to a crazy dream. That of being champion of France on May 23.