Kick-off on February 19, 2026, at 22:00.

As part of the UEFA Europa League, the first leg of the playoff tie between Lille and Crvena Zvezda will take place at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. The upcoming match in Villeneuve-d’Ascq will open the playoff series for both teams as they compete for a place in the tournament's Round of 16. The French club, as the home side, will try to seize the initiative from the opening minutes and impose a high level of intensity on the opponent, while the Serbian team is expected to rely on organized defending and strict tactical discipline.

Lille in the current Ligue 1 season is fighting to maintain its position in the European qualification zone, sitting in the upper part of the league table. Despite certain difficulties in recent domestic rounds, it remains one of the most dangerous home sides in Ligue 1 under Bruno Génésio. In the Europa League, the French club displayed high-quality football during the group stage, which allowed it to qualify for the knockout stage. The home side is looking to make the most of its home advantage in order to build a comfortable cushion ahead of the return leg in Belgrade.

Watch the match Lille vs Crvena Zvezda on 19.02.2026 online on MEGOGO.

Crvena Zvezda resumes its European campaign after an impressive run in the Europa League, where it put together a streak of four consecutive victories. At the end of the league phase, the Serbian side collected a solid number of points, finishing just outside the top eight. It is worth noting that due to the specifics of the domestic calendar, it approached these matches without regular competitive action, compensating for that lack of match practice with a high level of commitment and reliable defensive play.

Watch the live broadcast of the match Lille vs Crvena Zvezda on 19.02.2026 online on MEGOGO.