Ancelotti drives Lille to the summit and already awaits Betis

While Lille, led by Italian Davide Ancelotti, son of Carlo, celebrates its 1‑0 victory in Toulouse and temporarily rises to the top of Ligue 1, the Toulouse side is going through a winless phase, with the departure of Carles Martínez and the arrival of Danish Jens Berthel Askou.

AP MUNDODEPORTIVO data confirm that Lille has accumulated seven points after Matchday 3 of Ligue 1. Two away wins, against Angers and Toulouse, boost its position. The team had also beaten Paris Saint Germain in the previous round, overturning a 2‑0 deficit in added time.

Victories that consolidate the leadership

The side coached by Davide Ancelotti gathered seven points after three matches. The two away victories, against Angers and Toulouse, demonstrate its good form. Moreover, the previous Monday they defeated Paris Saint Germain, overcoming a 2‑0 deficit in added time.

The only goal came in the seventy‑three minute. Romain Perraud started the play from the left, Mathys Niflore deflected the ball and Ayase Ueda, who replaced Oliver Giroud, struck it into the back of the net. Starting goalkeeper Guillaume Restes left injured, and substitute Niflore had to come on.

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Toulouse in crisis and changes

Against Toulouse, which has begun a new phase without the Spaniard Carles Martínez and under the direction of Dane Jens Berthel Askou, the team still has no wins. To date, it lost to Lyon and drew with Brest. The club has yet to secure its first victory of the campaign.

Lille already looks to the next challenge: it will host Betis next Tuesday in the first matchday of the Champions League. That encounter will mark the first European test of the season for both sides.

David Ancelotti's side has seen its best player, Ayyoub Bouaddi, leave for Manchester City. Despite that loss, Lille temporarily overtakes Monaco in the table, although the principality maintains a perfect winning streak and visits Paris Saint Germain on Friday.

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Thus, the contrast between the confidence provided by the conquest of the leadership and the uncertainty of an upcoming continental duel highlights the fragility of recent success. Next Tuesday will decide whether Lille can turn its good form into European continuity.