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Ligue 1 · Round 29

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Finished
Sunday, April 12, 2026

Lille imposes 4-0 thrashing over Toulouse and advances in the fight for leadership

Thomas Meunier opens the scoring, and Olivier Giroud secures the fourth goal in the final minutes, leaving the French team in the top zone of Ligue 1

At the Stadium de Toulouse, Lille left the field with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Toulouse. The French team scored four goals without receiving any cards and consolidated their position among the leaders in the 29th round of Ligue 1

Incidents

TOULIL
23'
Thomas Meunier
48'🟥
Mark McKenzie
50'
Romain Perraud
55'
Matías Fernández
63'🟥
Emersonn
80'🟥
Dayann Methalie
88'⚽🥅
Olivier Giroud

Como o jogo se desenhou

The match began with Lille dominating possession and pressing high. At 23 minutes, Thomas Meunier opened the scoring with a well-placed shot after a quick exchange of passes in the area. The first half ended 1-0, but the French offensive rhythm only increased in the second half. Just 50 minutes in, Romain Perraud extended the lead, taking advantage of a cross that found the defender free inside the area. Five minutes later, Matías Fernández scored the third, concluding a counter-attack that caught Toulouse's defense disorganized. The final goal came in the second half's stoppage time, when Olivier Giroud firmly struck at 88 minutes, sealing the thrashing

Statistics

Attack

0Big chances scored1
1Big chances missed2
1Through balls2
9Touches in penalty area27
2Fouled in final third2
0Offsides3

Defending

13Total tackles18
23%Tackles won61%
17Interceptions13
40Recoveries47
12Clearances12
1Errors lead to a shot0

Duels

49%Duels51%
8Dispossessed7
27/59 (46%)Ground duels32/59 (54%)
10/17 (59%)Aerial duels7/17 (41%)
2/12 (17%)Dribbles2/8 (25%)

Goalkeeping

5Total saves1
-0.88Goals prevented0.52
0High claims2
1Punches0
5Goal kicks5

Match overview

37%Ball possession63%
0.96Expected goals1.84
1Big chances3
4Corner kicks2
13Fouls12
373Passes645
12Free kicks12
2Yellow cards0
1Red cards0

Passes

307Accurate passes582
17Throw-ins8
33Final third entries47
43/65 (66%)Final third phase97/124 (78%)
15/36 (42%)Long balls22/42 (52%)
1/7 (14%)Crosses0/7 (0%)

Shots

9Total shots15
1Shots on target9
1Hit woodwork0
3Shots off target2
5Blocked shots4
4Shots inside box9
5Shots outside box6

Match Highlights

The main highlight was Thomas Meunier, who gave the first advantage and showed versatility by advancing down the wings. Romain Perraud, normally more withdrawn, surprised by finding the back of the net, while Matías Fernández demonstrated game vision by concluding the transition play. Finally, Olivier Giroud, still 38 years old, confirmed his importance as an offensive reference by scoring the goal of honor in the final minutes, reinforcing his condition as a leader on the field

What the Numbers Say

Although detailed statistics are not available, the score already indicates Lille's clear dominance in all sectors. Four goals scored and none conceded point to offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. The absence of cards also suggests that the match took place without serious incidents, allowing the game rhythm to be maintained until the end

Suspended

Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.

Toulouse

🚫
Mark McKenzieBecame suspended due to Red cardWill serve suspension in the next match against RC Lens.

What Changes Now

With the victory, Lille adds three important points and remains close to the leadership, pressuring the top teams in the next rounds. Toulouse, on the other hand, continues to seek recovery and needs to improve its performance against teams that have already demonstrated strength in the championship. Both clubs already have scheduled commitments for next week, which may change the configuration of the Ligue 1 table even more

Toulouse 0–4 Lille | Data F.C.