Sturm Graz fights for comeback in the premier class duel against Lille!

Sturm Graz fights for comeback in the premier class duel against Lille!

In the exciting duel of the UEFA Champions League on December 11, 2024, Sturm Graz had to accept a defeat again, this time against the French club Lille OSC. The home side dominated in the first half and took the lead by hits from Osame Sahraoui and Mitchel Bakker. Despite a short catch -up in added time of the first half, when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the 1-2, Sturm could not do the turn. For the decisive victory for Lille, Haraldson met in the second half, which made the chances of storm to be promoted in the Champions League group even further, such as Eurosport.com reported.

First half: Opportunities evaluation of the French

The Grazer struggled in the Pierre Mauroy stadium and looked passive, especially at the beginning of the game. Lille had several chances, including a controversial penalty that was not given after a Var test. With a courageous appearance and an impressive shot from Kiteishvili at the end of the first half, Sturm seemed to be in the game for a short time. But the momentum did not last long, since Lille triumphed again in the second round and finally made the sack.

The chances for Sturm Graz, such as vienna.at continued. The upcoming challenges against Atalanta Bergamo and RB Leipzig in January seem to be a real hurdle. The team of coach Christian Ilzer urgently has to work on his form so as not to finally avoid the Champions League.