October 02, (THEWILL) – Real Madrid suffered their first defeat in 37 matches across all competitions, falling 1-0 to Lille in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash. The French club emerged victorious against the reigning European champions, marking their inaugural win in this season’s tournament.
Jonathan David’s penalty just before half-time proved decisive, giving Lille a historic triumph over the Spanish giants. The Canadian striker coolly converted the spot-kick, sending the home crowd into raptures and stunning the visitors from Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side had not tasted defeat since January, but their impressive unbeaten run came to an abrupt end at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. The loss raises questions about Real Madrid’s form and tactics as they progress through the group stages of Europe’s premier club competition.
Lille’s victory represents a significant upset in the UCL, demonstrating the competitive nature of the tournament. The French club’s performance will boost their confidence as they aim to advance from a challenging group that includes other European heavyweights.
This result could have far-reaching implications for both teams as the UCL campaign unfolds. Real Madrid must now regroup and address their shortcomings, while Lille will look to build on this momentous win and push for qualification to the knockout stages.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
