Lille's attempt to overturn a two-goal deficit against Chelsea failed gallantly on Wednesday night at the Stade Pierre Mauroy as they lost 2-1 to the European champions.
Jocelyn Gourvennec's men remained true to their word and chased the game from the outset against a side that could afford to leave 115 million euros worth of talent in the shape of Romelu Lukaku on the bench.
