Lille v Betis
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
Fighting back to win on their Champions League return, Real Betis beat Lille 3-2 at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, partly thanks to some more Parrott magic. The Irish striker followed his recent winner against Real Madrid by scoring the decider in northern France, after two Bartra headers kept the visitors in contention. Lille had seized an early lead through Ueda's close-range header, but Barta replied for Betis before Alexsandro also headed home as half-time approached. It was a seven-minute spell that cost Les Dogues dearly during the second half, as they conceded two quick goals and Mbappe saw red for swinging an elbow at Natan. Ancelotti's men rarely looked like recovering from there, and Betis could've added more: they finished with an xG of 1.75 from 20 attempts, compared to 1.02 from six Lille shots. So, the Spanish side prevail in their first Champions League game for more than 20 years, setting them up nicely for a home fixture against Porto next month. Meanwhile, Lille must lick their wounds and wait to meet English champions Arsenal on matchday two. That's all from our live coverage, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
FULL-TIME: LILLE 2-3 REAL BETIS
At the end of a late break, Parrott weighs up whether to run towards the corner or seek a fourth Betis goal. He ultimately opts for the latter but curls a tame shot well wide.

Perhaps harshly, Giroud is booked for a flailing arm, which barely brushes Deossa in an aerial challenge.
Into at least five minutes of stoppage time, Lille are trying to carve out one more scoring chance. Having led at half-time, they'll be desperate to avoid defeat on home turf.
SAVE! Yet again, Antony cuts inside onto his left foot and seeks out the bottom-left corner. This attempt is nearer to finding its target, but Ozer is alert and dives down quickly to palm it away! That would've finished the contest.
Shot Map
Team Stats
1.02
Expected Goals
1.75
45%
Possession
55%
2 (33%)
Shots on Goal
5 (25%)
1
Big Chances Created
3
5
Corners Won
5
392 (88%)
Accurate Passes
495 (88%)
47
Duels Won
34
2
Saves
0
11
Fouls Committed
13





