The Mastiffs brought down the King of Europe. Lille took on Real Madrid on Wednesday at home during the second day of the Champions League (1-0). Thanks to efficient organization, a penalty goal from Jonathan David (45th+2) and enormous solidarity, Bruno Genesio’s players beat the defending champion and achieved a resounding feat. After Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti bows to the Lille coach.
This success is totally deserved because the Lille residents produced a great collective performance. Although they had missed out on their first match at Sporting Portugal, they entered this gala meeting with great seriousness. Their coach had prepared his plan well and immediately refocused Edon Zhegrova, the only element a little too relaxed. The Kosovar quickly got on the level of his partners like Ayyoub Bouaddi, 17 years old but impeccable in the midfield.
Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier will be the hero of the evening. He resisted a first arrow from Vinicius (6th) then a tumble from Endrick, 18 years old and holder at the forefront on the Madrid side (19th). Lille then began to find space and almost suffered from a corner. Zhegrova crossed towards David who came up against Andriy Lunin twice at close range (25th). The Canadian returned to the charge in the opposing area and pushed Eder Militao to the limit of the foul but the referee did not flinch (36th).
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