Kick-off on 17.08.24 20:00.

In the first-round clash of Ligue 1 at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Reims and Lille will face off. The last meeting between these rivals took place on March 2nd and ended in a 1-0 victory for the Mastiffs. Such statistics add intrigue to the upcoming match.

Fans of French clubs can watch the Reims vs. Lille battle on the Megogo platform.

Reims finished the season on a positive note. Although the team did not qualify for European competitions, the season cannot be considered a failure. After the dismissal of Will Still, who did a good job leading the team, the Red and Whites managed to finish the season in ninth place. A victory over Marseille in a rescheduled match ended a long winless streak and allowed the team to climb up the standings. This success was made possible by solid defensive play and cohesive team efforts under interim coach Diawara. Thus, the Red and Whites demonstrated character and fighting spirit, even though the goal of reaching European competitions was already out of reach.

Jonathan David's brace in the match against Nantes last weekend secured Lille's place in the Champions League. While reaching the first European quarterfinal was significant, participating in the Champions League, where the team's best achievement was reaching the Round of 16, offers the club far more opportunities. Nevertheless, Fonseca's players, despite a guaranteed spot in the top four, remain motivated for the final game. They need to defend their third position from Brest's challenge. Finishing in the top three will allow them to avoid a nerve-wracking Champions League qualifier and start directly in the main stage.

How to watch live football broadcasts on the Megogo platform.

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