Auxerre 3-4 Lille Player Ratings: Lassine Sinayoko 9/10 Rated as Nine-Man Lille Clinch Victory in a Seven-Goal Thriller

What a spectacle we just witnessed. This was less a football match and more a chaotic drama played out over 90 minutes. A match that had everything: seven goals, four red cards, and a result that defied all logic. LOSC Lille somehow, against all odds, left the Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps with three points against Auxerre, finishing the game with nine men.

From our perspective, the game was a whirlwind. Lille took an early lead, then went down to ten men before halftime. Auxerre fought back, took the lead themselves thanks to an own goal, only for the game to flip on its head again when they also received a red card. The final ten minutes were pure, unadulterated chaos, with goals, a penalty, and two more red cards for good measure.

It’s hard to even process what happened. This was a defining game in this Ligue 1 season, one that will be talked about for a long time. For Lille, it's a testament to immense character; for Auxerre, it's a catastrophic collapse they'll struggle to forget. Here are Sportsdunia's Auxerre vs Lille player ratings.

LOSC Lille Player Ratings vs Auxerre

Check out the Lille player ratings for the Auxerre vs Lille fixture.

Goalkeeper

Berke Özer - 6.5: We thought he had a mixed day. He conceded three goals, which never looks good. But he also made four crucial saves, including a fantastic one in the second half to keep his team in it. He couldn't do much about the goals, to be fair. Given the chaos in front of him, he held his nerve reasonably well.

Defenders

Nathan Ngoy - 3.0: A really poor outing. Getting a straight red card before halftime put his team in a massive hole. It was a needless challenge and showed a complete lack of discipline. He left his teammates to fight an uphill battle for over half the match. A performance to forget.

Thomas Meunier - 6.0: A standard, unremarkable performance from the Belgian. He was solid enough for most of his time on the pitch. He didn't make any glaring errors but also didn't impose himself on the game. Part of a defensive unit that was under siege.

Romain Perraud - 6.5: What a wild match for him. He delivered a perfect cross for the winning goal, a moment of pure quality. But then he got himself sent off in the ensuing chaos. The assist was heroic, the red card was foolish. The rating reflects both extremes.

Aïssa Mandi - 6.5: He was one of the calmer heads in a frantic backline. His passing was impressively accurate, and he made several important clearances. However, an error that led to a shot and a yellow card blemished his copybook. A decent, if not perfect, showing.

Midfielders

Nabil Bentaleb - 8.0: A superb performance. He stepped up when his team needed him most, scoring a brilliant goal from outside the box to level the scores. He was a commanding presence in midfield, controlled possession well, and worked tirelessly. From our perspective, he was a true leader out there.

Ethan Mbappé - 7.0: This was a battling performance. What stood out to us was his work rate and willingness to fight for every ball. He won a majority of his duels and drew several fouls to relieve pressure. A mature display from the young midfielder in a chaotic environment.

Hákon Arnar Haraldsson - 7.5: He got Lille off to a perfect start with a well-taken goal. He was a bright spark in attack during his time on the pitch, always looking to make things happen. It was a surprise to see him subbed off, but he made his mark on the game. His goal was vital.

Osame Sahraoui - 6.0: Only on for the first half before being sacrificed after the red card. He looked lively and forced a good save from the keeper. It's tough to give a higher rating with only 45 minutes of action. He didn't do anything wrong.

Benjamin André - 8.5: Captain, leader, match-winner. He was immense. He covered every blade of grass, made crucial tackles, and then popped up with the winning header in the 88th minute. This was a classic André performance, full of grit and capped with a moment of glory. An inspirational display.

Forwards

Olivier Giroud - 7.0: He didn't get on the scoresheet, but his contribution was massive. He was a nightmare for the Auxerre defenders, winning eight aerial duels and drawing four fouls. His hold-up play was essential, especially when Lille were down to ten men. A classic selfless performance from the veteran striker.

Substitutes

Chancel Mbemba - 3.0: An absolute disaster of a cameo. He came on at halftime and scored an own goal to put his team behind. A moment he will want to erase from his memory immediately.

Félix Correia - 3.5: Another substitute who had a negative impact. He came on and immediately conceded a penalty, allowing Auxerre to equalize. A rash and costly mistake.

Soriba Diaoune - 8.0: What an impact! He came on and scored a fantastic goal to put Lille 3-2 up. It was a moment of individual brilliance that looked to have won the game. A fantastic contribution from the bench.

Tiago Santos - 6.5: Came on and provided stability on the right side. Looked composed amidst the madness.

Ngal'ayel Mukau - N/A: Brought on in the final minutes to see out the game.

Manager

B. Génésio - 6.5: His team's discipline was atrocious, with two red cards and a penalty conceded by subs. However, his side showed unbelievable fight to come back and win with nine men. The result is a miracle, but the performance was far too reckless.

Auxerre Player Ratings vs Lille

Check out the Auxerre player ratings for the Auxerre vs Lille fixture.

Goalkeeper

Donovan Léon - 4.0: A day to forget for the captain. He conceded four goals and only made a single save. He looked shaky and didn't command his area with any authority. We felt he should have done better on at least one of the goals.

Defenders

Clément Akpa - 2.0: He completely let his team down. After Lille went down to ten men, he squandered the advantage by picking up two yellow cards and getting himself sent off. His dismissal was the turning point that allowed Lille back into the match. A truly terrible performance.

Sinaly Diomandé - 6.0: He was busy, making a remarkable ten clearances. He battled hard with Giroud but was part of a defence that completely fell apart under pressure. He missed a big chance to score as well. A mixed bag.

Fredrik Oppegård - 5.5: A difficult evening for him. He struggled defensively, committing several fouls in dangerous areas. He just couldn't seem to get a grip on the game and was often chasing shadows. Not his finest hour by any means.

Lamine Sy - 6.5: He was one of the better performers for Auxerre. He won the penalty with a good run into the box and was generally solid. He recovered the ball nine times, showing great energy. It's a shame his efforts were for nothing.

Midfielders

Kévin Danois - 6.5: He provided the assist for the first goal and created a few other chances. His delivery from set-pieces was a constant threat. However, he also lost possession far too often, which put his team under pressure. A frustratingly inconsistent display.

Oussama El Azzouzi - 3.5: He worked hard in the midfield, winning a decent number of tackles. But his game ended in disgrace with a straight red card for his part in the brawl at the end. That lack of discipline was costly and symptomatic of Auxerre's meltdown.

Rudy Matondo - 5.0: He was largely anonymous in the first half. He failed to make any impact on the game and it was no surprise to see him substituted at halftime. A very quiet and ineffective 45 minutes.

Forwards

Josué Casimir - 7.0: He was a livewire throughout. He constantly tested the Lille keeper and looked like Auxerre's most likely source of a goal from open play in the first half. A promising performance full of energy and threat.

Lassine Sinayoko - 9.0: What a player. He was absolutely outstanding and deserved so much more. He scored two goals, one a fine header and the other a coolly taken penalty. He was a menace all game with his movement and shooting. The best player on the pitch by a country mile, our Man of the Match.

Danny Namaso - 6.5: A frustrating performance to watch. He created four chances for his teammates, which is excellent. However, he also missed a big chance and was generally wasteful in promising situations. The final product just wasn't there.

Substitutes

Sékou Mara - 6.0: Came on at halftime and added a bit more presence up front, but couldn't find a decisive touch.

Assane Dioussé - 6.0: Replaced the lively Casimir but couldn't replicate his impact on the game.

Gideon Mensah - N/A: On for the final ten minutes of chaos.

Lasso Coulibaly - N/A: A late introduction with little time to influence proceedings.

Manager

C. Pélissier - 4.5: From our perspective, this was a tactical disaster. His team had a man advantage and a 2-1 lead but threw it all away. They lost their discipline and couldn't manage the game against a depleted opponent. He will be furious with how his side collapsed.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match Goes to Lassine Sinayoko