Lille 1-0 Real Madrid: Jonathan David penalty earns French side famous win over reigning champions - Eurosport
Jonathan David scored a penalty in the first half, leading Lille to a remarkable win against reigning European champions Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.
David's penalty was awarded just before halftime during an exciting first half, after VAR determined that Eduardo Camavinga had improperly used his hands to stop a free-kick.
However, it was the minimum the home team deserved after an exciting first half where they could have scored much earlier, especially when David missed a close-range shot that Andriy Lunin managed to stop.
Opportunities kept arising for both teams during a wild second half, as the visitors brought in their star players, including Kylian Mbappe and Luka Modric, from the sidelines.
However, Lille stood strong, managing to clear the ball off the goal line twice and benefiting from several crucial saves by the exceptional Lucas Chevalier in goal. This resilience helped them secure a notable 1-0 victory at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Lille Takes On The Best With Confidence
This wasn't just a quick heist; Lille played their style of football against the reigning champions and emerged victorious.
They moved the ball effectively through the middle of the field, maintained an attack-minded formation, and gave Real Madrid's fast attackers room to operate... and it proved successful.
You'd be surprised if this is the only upset Lille faces this season. They have genuine talent throughout their entire team.
Match MVP: Lucas Chevalier
Several outfield players delivered outstanding performances, but it was Chevalier who truly stood out in goal for Lille that evening.
He knew he would face a tough challenge against a Real Madrid team that rarely goes without scoring, but he rose to the occasion, making a series of excellent saves, especially in the final moments when the pressure reached its peak.
It's not surprising that Chevalier is expected to become the top player in France in the future.
Lille: Chevalier 9, Bakker 8, Alexsandro 8, Diakite 8, Santos 8, Andre 7, Bouaddi 7, Gudmundsson 7, Cabella 7, Zhegrova 9, David 8. Substitutes: Sahraoui 7, Meunier 7.
Real Madrid Ratings: Lunin 7, Mendy 5, Militao 6, Rudiger 6, Carvajal 6, Bellingham 4, Tchouameni 6, Camavinga 4, Valverde 8, Endrick 6, Vinicius Jr 7. Substitutes: Garcia 6, Mbappe 5, Modric 8, Guler 5.
Lille is in disbelief as Zhegrova's free-kick appears to hit a hand in the penalty area, but at first, no call is made. However, VAR steps in to review the situation and ultimately decides that a penalty should be awarded. It looks like Camavinga raised his arms to block the shot, and the officials determine that's sufficient for a foul. David is set to take the penalty kick…
45’ – SCORER! LILLE 1-0 REAL MADRID (DAVID)
Lille takes the lead as Jonathan David calmly converts a penalty. It was a brilliantly executed shot that might have found the back of the net regardless of whether the goalkeeper had dived the wrong way. The celebrations are electrifying, and the ground is vibrating in Lille. This has truly ignited the match!
