The Little, leader of the Competition 1 French, a long time ago equal 1-1 at home to him Montpellier, next Friday in the game that opened the 33rd matchday.
Andy Delort, former player of Tigers, opened the score for the Montpellier, headed in the 21st minute, while the Brazilian Luiz Araújo got the tie already in 85, with a wonderful half volley with the outside of the foot.
With 70 points, the Little he will certainly remain in the lead at the end of the weekend, but he saw his pursuers getting closer.
He is provisionally placed with 4 points more than the Paris Saint Germain (2nd), that Sunday opposite the Saint Etienne (13th) and could approach only one point behind declarer.
The Monaco (3rd) is now 5 points behind Little and would get closer to 2 if he wins on Sunday Bordeaux (15º), while the Lyon (4th), at 6 points, it would be 3 if it expires in the same day Nantes (19º).
The Montpellier He signed his fourteenth game in a row without losing, taking into account all competitions. It’s eighth, with 47 points, and still in the race for European positions.
After some Delort signs his twelfth goal this season, the Little he launched himself in search of a tie, with more will than efficiency.
The Canadian’s entry into the contest in 68 Jonathan David, having recovered from a sprained ankle earlier than expected, encouraged the offensive play of the locals.
But we had to wait until 85 and the shot with the outside of the foot off Araujo so that the Little could at least be defeated in his stadium Villeneuve d’Ascq
In the last minutes, the Lille insisted on victory, but couldn’t go from 1-1, a result that adds doubts for the crucial move to Lyon, a direct rival for the title.