The Champions League group stage kicked off with an exciting match between Lille OSC and Real Betis, where the Spanish side managed to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory at Lille's home ground.

Real Betis faced a challenging start, with Lille taking the lead early in the match. In the 12th minute, Ethan Mbappe delivered a cross that was met by Ayase Ueda, who headed the ball into the net, giving Lille a 1-0 advantage. However, the visitors responded quickly. Just 21 minutes later, Marc Bartra equalized for Real Betis after a well-placed assist from Pablo Fornals.

The first half saw a flurry of action, and Lille regained the lead shortly after Bartra's goal. In the 36th minute, Alexsandro found the back of the net, putting Lille ahead 2-1 at halftime.

As the second half commenced, Real Betis showed resilience. Just four minutes in, Bartra struck again, scoring his second goal of the match in the 49th minute, leveling the score at 2-2. The momentum shifted further when, in the 54th minute, Troy Parrott scored, giving Betis a 3-2 lead.

The match took a dramatic turn when Lille's Ethan Mbappe received a direct red card for violent conduct just two minutes after Betis took the lead, leaving Lille with ten men. Despite their efforts to find an equalizer in the closing minutes, Lille could not convert their chances, and Antony from Betis also missed a key opportunity to extend the lead.

Ultimately, Real Betis emerged victorious with a 3-2 win, marking a significant start to their Champions League campaign.

Final Score: Lille OSC 2 - 3 Real Betis (Halftime: 2-1)

Goals: Lille: Ueda 12’, Alexsandro 36’; Real Betis: Bartra 33’, Bartra 49’, Parrott 54%

Starting Lineups:
Lille: Ozer, Santos, Ngoy, Alexandro, Perraud, Andre, Bentaleb, Mbappe, Haraldsson, Perrin, Ueda
Real Betis: Valles, Bellerin, Bartra, Natan, Firpo, Fornals, Bernal, Antony, Isco, Riquelme, Parrott