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Lille XI v Galatasaray: Olivier Giroud and Dilane Bakwa to start

Lille have no choice but to win their home game against Galatasaray to maintain their hopes of securing their spot for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League. Davide Ancelotti’s Les Dogues…

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Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 6:50 AM

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Olivier Giroud and Dilane Bakwa are set to start for Lille against Galatasaray.
Lille face Galatasaray at home needing a victory to maintain UEFA Champions League knockout hopes.
Davide Ancelotti's side has zero points after opening defeats against Real Betis and Arsenal.

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Lille OSC are preparing to host Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League, with Olivier Giroud and Dilane Bakwa set to feature in the starting lineup. The French side faces an urgent need for a result at home to sustain their campaign in Europe's elite competition.

Davide Ancelotti's team enters the fixture without a single point following consecutive defeats, losing 3-2 to Real Betis and 3-0 against Arsenal. Lille must secure a victory to keep their qualification hopes for the knockout stages alive.

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Lille XI v Galatasaray: Olivier Giroud and Dilane Bakwa to start

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