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Arsenal vs Lille: First-ever clash in Champions League
13 Oct
Summary
- Arsenal faces Lille for the first time in club history.
- Lille has had an impressive start in Ligue 1 and is second.
- Arsenal has a strong home record with seven wins in eight.
Arsenal will face Lille for the first time in their history when they host the French club in the Champions League on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. This marks a return to European action for the Gunners, who are looking to secure another victory after their opening win away at Napoli.
Despite a recent 3-0 loss to Brighton, Arsenal secured a 2-1 win against Leeds United. They will need to be more clinical against an in-form Lille side that sits second in Ligue 1. Lille, managed by Davide Ancelotti, has been efficient, scoring nine goals and conceding four.
Arsenal boasts a strong home record, with seven wins in their last eight competitive matches, making the Emirates Stadium a fortress. However, their record against French clubs is mixed, with nine wins in 20 Champions League games. Lille has also struggled in England, with only two wins in their last 11 trips.
Arsenal's predicted lineup includes Raya; Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Guimarães, Merino; Saka, Ødegaard, Eze; Gyökeres. Lille's lineup is expected to be Özer; Ngoy, Nianzou, Alexsandro, Verdonk; André, Bentaleb; Bakwa, Haraldsson, Perrin; Ueda. The match kicks off at 8 p.m. BST at the Emirates Stadium.
