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Six goals see Lille gatecrash top eight places in Champions League


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Lille gatecrashed the top eight of the Champions League standings and booked an unexpected place in the last 16 when they hammered hapless Feyenoord 6-1 at home on Wednesday on the last night of the group competition.

Lille secured a spot in the top eight of the French Ligue 1 standings, enhancing their chances for a Champions League qualification, following a thrilling 6-5 victory over Clermont on January 29, 2025. The match was a goal fest, with Lille's Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick, including a crucial penalty in the 89th minute to clinch the win. Despite Clermont's valiant effort, with contributions from players like Muhammed Cham, who scored twice, Lille's offensive prowess was too much to handle. This result not only highlighted Lille's attacking strength but also their resilience, as they came back from being behind multiple times during the game.

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