Overview
- Lille beat Paris FC 4-2 on Nov. 23, climbing to fourth on 23 points, while the promoted side dropped to 12th on 14 points, three above the relegation play-off.
- Olivier Giroud ended a lengthy league drought with a goal from open play and a converted penalty, and Marius Broholm added a second spot-kick in stoppage time.
- Paris FC lost Pierre Lees-Melou and Samir Chergui to injuries during the match, adding to concerns after a run that has yielded one win in six league games.
- Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp lamented conceding from two penalties and a corner, and coach Stéphane Gilli questioned an early offside flag against Willem Geubbels and the late penalty award.
- Lille controlled the shot count 17–6 (10–3 on target), underscoring a stronger second half, as Paris FC now target a response at home to Auxerre this weekend.