Champions League: Lille falls to Real Betis despite two-goal lead
LOSC, reduced to ten men, suffered defeat (3-2) Tuesday upon its return to the Champions League, according to France 24.
Lille failed to make a successful return to the Champions League on Tuesday, losing 3-2 to Real Betis, according to France 24.
The northern French side nonetheless led twice during the match before succumbing to the Spanish team, the source notes. LOSC finished the game with ten men after receiving a red card, France 24 adds.
This defeat leaves the team managed by Davide Ancelotti struggling in the standings, short of points in this phase of the competition, according to the same source.
The Lille players must now travel to London to face Arsenal on October 13, a fixture described as crucial for the rest of their European campaign, France 24 reports.
Sources
- Ligue des champions : Lille s'incline face au Betis Séville — France 24 — Français
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