French club Lille says two of its supporters were stabbed when a group of fans were attacked in a bar ahead of Wednesday's Champions League game at Bologna.

Lille sent out a warning for their supporters to be wary after circa 30 fans were attacked by Bologna ultras ahead of tonight’s Champions League game.It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara at 20.00

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French club Lille say two of their supporters were stabbed when a group of fans were attacked in a bar ahead of Wednesday's Champions League game at Bologna.

Italian media, quoting local police, reported that around 80 individuals, believed to be Bologna supporters, attacked approximately 30 Lille fans outside a bar in the university district. The attackers were armed with metal bars and belts.

Lille say two fans have been stabbed in a "cowardly and intolerable attack" before their Champions League match against Bologna on Wednesday.

In Ligue 1, Lille is in fourth place with 22 points, one behind Olympique de Marseille, four behind Monaco, two above Nice and three each from Lyon and Auxerre. Bologna in Serie A appears with 18 points, one above Uidnese, two above Empoli and three above Torino, one behind Milan and seven behind Juventus.