Lille vs Real Madrid: Lille shocks Real Madrid, Ending Their 36-Game Unbeaten Record

In a thrilling UEFA Champions League match Lille vs Real Madrid , Lille has stunned Real Madrid, handing the spanish giants their first defeat in 36 games. The underdog French side delivered an exceptionl performance, securing a historic victory at home.

The referee signaled five minutes of added time, but real Madrid’s relentless efforts were in vain. Luka Modric sent a pin point cross into the box, finding Arda Guler, but the young star’s header was comfortably saved by Lille’s goal keeper. Just moments earlier Madrid came agonizingly close to equalizing. antonio Rudiger, left unmarked, headed the ball twice in quick succession, only to be denied-once by an off-target shot and again by Lille’s resolute goalkeeper. Vinicius Junior also had a chance on the rebound, but his shot went flying over the bar.

With just ten minutes left in regulation time, Lille found itself under heavy pressure from Real madrid. Despite the intensity, lille held firm. This victory marks Lille’s first ever home win against a spanish team in the Champions League.

In the first half, Jonathan David Scored a stunning penalty, driving the ball into the top-right corner to give Lille a slim but crucial lead. VAR confirmed the penalty after a handball by Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga. Lille’s forward line, led by Cabella, Consistently challenged Real Madrid’s defense but failed to convert several free kicks and crosses into the box.

Real Madrid had its fair share of chances. Bellingham skied a shot from the edge of the box, and Endrick, starting surprisingly for Madrid, saw his shot saved by the Lille keeper. the spanish ide struggled to break down Lille’s defense, and despite controlling possesion, they coudn’t find the back of the net.