Lille Advances in Europa League After Extra-Time Victory Over Red Star Belgrade
Lille secured their place in the Europa League Round of 16 after a 2-0 extra-time victory against Red Star Belgrade on Thursday, February 26, 2026, completing a 2-1 aggregate win. The match, played at the Rajko Mitić Stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, saw Olivier Giroud score early for Lille, and Nathan Ngoy sealed the victory in extra time.
Match Summary
The game finished 0-0 after 90 minutes, with the aggregate score tied at 1-1. Lille progressed with a 2-1 aggregate scoreline. Olivier Giroud opened the scoring in the 4th minute, and Nathan Ngoy added a crucial goal in the 99th minute of extra time to secure the win for the French side. ESPN reported the final score.
Key Stats
- Red Star Belgrade: 0 goals, 8 shots on goal, 56.1% possession
- Lille: 2 goals, 3 shots on goal, 43.9% possession
- Attendance: 46,477 ESPN
Lineups
Red Star Belgrade: Matheus, Rodrigão, Erakovic, Krunic, Tiknizyan, Händel, Kostov, Katai, Avdic, Young-Woo, Duarte ESPN
Lille: (Lineup details not fully available in sources)
What’s Next?
Lille will learn their Round of 16 opponent on Friday, February 27, 2026, with potential matchups against Lyon or Aston Villa. BBC Sport provides live updates on the UEFA Europa League.
Europa League Results – February 26, 2026
- Ferencváros 2, Ludogorets Razgrad 0 (Ferencváros win 3-2 on aggregate)
- Stuttgart 0, Celtic 1 (Stuttgart win 4-2 on aggregate)
- Viktoria Plzeň 1, Panathinaikos 1 (Panathinaikos win 4-3 on penalties, 3-3 on aggregate)
- Bologna 1, Brann 0 (Bologna win 2-0 on aggregate)
- Celta Vigo 1, PAOK 0 (Celta Vigo win 3-1 on aggregate)
- Genk 3, Dinamo Zagreb 3 (Genk win 6-4 on aggregate)
- Nottingham Forest 1, Fenerbahçe 2 (Nottingham Forest win 4-2 on aggregate)