Prague (AFP)

Lille started their Europa League campaign with a bang, winning 4-1 at Sparta Prague, reduced to 10 in the 23rd minute, Thursday on the first day of the group stage.

After the exclusion of Ladislav Krejci, Lille scored by Turkish Yusuf Yazici just before the break (45 + 1), Sparta equalized by Borek Dockal (47th) then Christophe Galtier's men, who will host Celtic Glasgow on Thursday next, made the difference and strengthened the addition by Yazici (60th, 75th), author of a hat-trick, and Jonathan Ikoné (66th).

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