UEFA Champions League: David Jonathan Penalty Stuns Real Madrid in France
Real Madrid suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to French Ligue 1 side Lille in their UEFA Champions League second group stage game at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in France.
The decisive moment of the match came in the closing stages of the first half when Lille were awarded a penalty. Jonathan David stepped up confidently and converted the spot-kick to give his side a slender lead at halftime.
Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances in the second half, Real Madrid were unable to find an equalizer.
Boosted by the likes of Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo Goes, and Kylian Mbappe, Madrid still struggled to make an impact against Lille’s resolute defense as the game ended in a famous victory for the French side.
The defeat leaves Real Madrid in 17th place in the new-look Champions League table with just three points.
The Spanish giants are far from securing an automatic qualification spot for the round of 16 and will need to improve their performances significantly to avoid an early exit from the competition.