PLAYER RATINGS | Lille 2-3 Real Betis: Les Dogues lose Champions League opener as Ethan Mbappé sees red
UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1, 08/09/2026Lille lost at home against Real Betis, despite leading twice against the Liga side. The Verdiblancos scored two goals in three minutes at the start to the ...
Lille suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Real Betis in their Champions League opener, despite taking an early lead twice. Ethan Mbappé saw red in the second half, reducing Lille to 10 men. The 37-year-old manager Davide Ancelotti faced off against Manuel Pellegrini, who will turn 73 next week. Lille began the match strongly, with Ethan Mbappé and Ayase Ueda forming a potent attacking duo.
However, Betis equalized twice through Pablo Fornals and Marc Bartra. The game took a turn for the worse when Mbappé fouled Natan, leading to a red card. Lille's subsequent struggles proved too much to overcome, despite the late introduction of Olivier Giroud.
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