LOSC Lille earned a hard-fought 1-0 away win against Crvena Zvezda in the UEFA Europa League on February 27, 2026. The French side emerged victorious from a hostile atmosphere at the Rajko Mitic Stadium to take control of their knockout round tie. A solitary goal, scored in the first half, separated the two teams after a match defined by defensive organization and few clear chances. Crvena Zvezda pushed for an equalizer in the second half, but Lille's experienced back line held firm to secure a clean sheet and a valuable away victory. The result puts Lille in a commanding position to advance to the next round when they host the second leg in France.