Real Betis defeated Lille 3-2 at the Decathlon Arena in Villeneuve-d’Ascq on September 8, 2026, marking their first Champions League win in over two decades. Marc Bartra scored a brace in the 33rd and 49th minute before Troy Parrott handed the Spanish side the definitive lead in the 53rd minute. Lille had taken an early lead through Ayase Ueda (12th) and Alexsandro Ribeiro (36th). Ethan Mbappé was sent off in the 56th minute, leaving his team with ten men and no hope of a comeback. The three points from the away win put Betis in a strong early position in the revamped league phase format.
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