Jonathan David Propels Lille to Victory Over Real Madrid in Champions League Clash

Canadian striker Jonathan David played a pivotal role in helping Lille secure a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in a Champions League match on Wednesday. The lone goal came during first-half stoppage time, following a penalty awarded after a video review that determined midfielder Eduardo Camavinga handled the ball. David, known for his scoring prowess, confidently converted the penalty against goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, who was standing in for the injured Thibaut Courtois.

The match marked a surprising defeat for Real Madrid, who had Kylian Mbappé on the bench recovering from a minor hamstring injury. Mbappé entered the game as a substitute in the 57th minute, but was unable to alter the outcome. This match represented Real Madrid’s first loss in the Champions League since a significant defeat to Manchester City in the 2023 semi-final.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed his dissatisfaction with his team’s performance, citing numerous errors and issues with transitioning play. “We weren’t aggressive enough. We weren’t able to create chances, we weren’t great in possession,” Ancelotti commented. “We have forwards that need to play vertically, and, if we can’t supply that, it’s difficult.”

Despite the loss, the match was notable for 18-year-old Brazil teenager Endrick who became the youngest player to start a Champions League game for Real Madrid, breaking the previous record held by Raúl González.

Elsewhere, Liverpool‘s coach Arne Slot celebrated his first European match at Anfield with a 2-0 victory over Bologna, thanks to goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah. Bologna, making its return to the competition after six decades, is still in pursuit of its first goal.

In another thrilling match, Aston Villa clinched a 1-0 win over Bayern Munich with a late goal from substitute Jhon Durán. Meanwhile, Juventus, despite losing goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio to a red card, managed to secure a 3-2 victory against Leipzig, boosted by goals from Dusan Vlahovic.

Significant results were also seen in other matches, with Benfica defeating Atletico Madrid 4-0, marking a remarkable win margin for a Portuguese team against a Spanish club in Europe’s elite competition.

Atalanta achieved a 3-0 win over Shakhtar, while Feyenoord battled to a 3-2 victory over Girona, with both teams missing penalties in a gripping encounter. Monaco managed a last-minute equalizer for a draw against Dinamo Zagreb, and Club Brugge earned a 1-0 victory over Sturm Graz.