David penalty leaves Real Madrid empty-handed in Lille

Jonathan David’s first-half penalty secured a stunning 1-0 victory for Lille over defending European champions Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.

The decisive moment came just before halftime, when VAR adjudged Eduardo Camavinga to have illegally handled a free-kick inside the box, allowing David to convert from the spot.

Lille’s performance was relentless throughout a thrilling first half, with David coming close to scoring earlier, only to be denied by Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.

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In the second half, Real Madrid brought on star players Kylian Mbappé and Luka Modric in a bid to turn the game around, but Lille’s defense held firm. Lucas Chevalier made several crucial saves, while Lille twice cleared the ball off the line to secure a famous victory at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

This win not only gave Lille three vital points but also sent shockwaves through the competition, as they held off one of Europe’s biggest giants.