In a stunning turn of events, Lille FC has made it two for two against Madrid-based teams in the Champions League, defeating Atletico Madrid 3-1 in a come-from-behind victory on Wednesday.
The match got off to a rocky start for Lille, with Atletico taking the lead in the eighth minute through Julian Alvarez. However, the visitors’ fortunes changed when substitute Jonathan David joined the fray in the 61st minute and promptly scored a stunning left-footed shot into the top far corner to level the match.
The French side’s momentum carried over into the second half, as David netted his second goal of the night with a 74th-minute penalty, securing the win. Just for good measure, he added a third goal with a deflected effort in the 89th minute, capping off a memorable night for Lille.
The victory marks Lille’s second consecutive win over a Madrid-based team, following a 1-0 upset of Real Madrid earlier in October. The win has Lille sitting pretty with six points, while Atletico is left reeling with just one win from their three Champions League matches so far.
This impressive turnaround for Lille is a stark contrast to their struggling form in the French Ligue 1, where they sit ninth with just 14 points from 11 matches.
For David, his fifth and sixth goals of the season in the Champions League have him at the top of the scoring charts for Lille, and his two strikes against Atletico have cemented his status as a hero for the club. With their momentum building, Lille will look to continue their remarkable form against Maribor in their next Champions League match.
