Real Madrid suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to Lille in the UEFA Champions League, ending their 14-match unbeaten streak. Jonathan David's penalty secured the victory for Lille, showcasing their superior performance. Manager Carlo Ancelotti admitted his team's lack of creativity and urgency throughout the match.
Real Madrid’s unbeaten run in the UEFA Champions League came to a surprising halt as they lost 1-0 to French club Lille on Wednesday. A penalty from Jonathan David in stoppage time of the first half secured the unexpected victory for Lille, who displayed a superior performance throughout the match.
After the game, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged Lille's dominance, admitting that his team was lackluster. “Lille were better and deserved to win. We were bad and slow tonight,” he stated. Ancelotti expressed disappointment with his team’s performance, noting the lack of creativity and urgency. “We didn’t create, the possession was slow, and we had no ideas. We were poor in every aspect,” he added.
The defeat marked a notable shift for Madrid, as it ended their 14-match unbeaten streak in the Champions League. Furthermore, this loss highlighted a concerning trend for the Spanish giants, as they have now lost their last three away matches against French teams in the competition without finding the back of the net.
In another surprising result from the evening, Aston Villa triumphed over Bayern Munich with a narrow 1-0 victory at Villa Park, marking their second historical win over the German side, with the previous meeting occurring in the 1982 European Cup final. Both matches reflect the unpredictability of this year's tournament, with underdogs making significant impacts.
