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In a troubling incident on November 28, 2024, two Lille fans were stabbed during a violent attack by approximately 80 Bologna supporters outside a bar in Bologna's university district. The confrontation occurred just before a UEFA Champions League match, with Lille fans significantly outnumbered, facing a ratio of 30 to 80. Lille condemned the attack, emphasizing that it contradicts the core values of football. In total, three Lille fans sustained injuries and were treated at Sant’Orsola hospital [6f68efab].
Despite the chaos outside, Lille managed to secure a 2-1 victory in the match, with Ngal’ayel Mukau scoring both goals for the team. Following the match, Lille found themselves in 12th place in the UEFA Champions League group table with 10 points, while Bologna languished at 33rd with just 1 point [6f68efab].
This incident adds to the ongoing concerns regarding football-related violence in Europe, which has seen a rise in aggressive confrontations among fans. The situation has prompted calls for increased security measures at matches to ensure the safety of all attendees [6f68efab].