Lille face Ajax at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Here’s all the info you need to watch.
Heading into the penultimate game of the Champions League group stage the most intriguing group is Group H. Entering the fifth game of the tournament, Chelsea, Valencia, and Ajax are tied with seven points. On Wednesday, Lille host Ajax. The Ligue 1 side are last in the group with one point but could qualify for the Europa League they win their last two games of the group stage.
After finishing second in Ligue 1 a season ago, Lille have dropped to 10th this season. The Great Danes are used to bouncing between the top and the middle of the table routinely in Ligue 1 and have done so for most of the past 20 seasons. While Lille have not won a Champions League game yet, they have played significantly better in front of their home fans. At Stade Pierre-Mauroy, the Great Danes were able to hold Valencia to a draw and nearly did the same against Chelsea but ultimately lost 2-1. If the Ligue 1 side is going to beat Ajax, they will need a strong performance from Victor Osimhen. The 20-year-old Nigerian striker leads the club with nine goals in all competitions.
Ajax have only lost one game in all competitions this season. The reigning Eredivisie title holders have a six-point lead in the title race as they look to defend their championship. In the first game against Lille, Ajax opened the tournament with an impressive 3-0 victory. Quincy Promes scored the winning goal in the first game against Lille. Promes has been excellent in his first season with Ajax, leading the club with 13 goals in all competitions and will play a key role in Wednesday’s game along with Dusan Tadic and Hakim Ziyech.
The Champions League match between Lille and Ajax will be broadcast live online. Live streaming is available on B/R Live, which you can access with your cable or satellite subscription, either online or through their app.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 27
Start Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Lille, France
Stadium: Stade Pierre-Mauroy
TV info: Online only
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In the final game of the group stage, Ajax go to Spain to play Valencia. While Lille will play against Chelsea.