Lucifer's rival (5)

I believe the answer is:

match

I believe this is a double definition.

'lucifer's' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'rival' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for match that I've seen before include "Contest; pair" , "of little use when floodlights fail?" , "Equal - lucifer" , "Alliance" , "Equal contender" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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