Atletico Madrid's players walk off the pitch after the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Lille at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Atletico Vs Lille: Les Nordistes Continue To Impress In Europe - In Pics
After beating Real Madrid 1-0 in the previous round, Lille won 3-1 at Atletico, which was unbeaten in its last 11 home matches in the Champions League. The French side had just three shots on target, including a penalty kick. Julian Alvarez put the hosts in front with an early opener before Edon Zhegrova curled in an equalizer close to the hour mark. Jonathan David then scored from the spot in the 74th minute and completed a brace in the 89th minute.
Champions League 2024-25: Lille's Jonathan David, 2nd right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides third goal | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
Lille's Jonathan David, 2nd right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides third goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Lille at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Champions League 2024-25: Lille's goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, left, makes a save against Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
Lille's goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, left, makes a save against Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Lille at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Champions League 2024-25: Lille's Jonathan David, 2nd right, scores his sides second goal | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
Lille's Jonathan David, 2nd right, scores his sides second goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Lille at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Champions League 2024-25: Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann tries to control the ball | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann tries to control the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Lille at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Champions League 2024-25: Lille's Edon Zhegrova, front, celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides first goal | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
Lille's Edon Zhegrova, front, celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides first goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Lille at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Champions League 2024-25: Lille's Edon Zhegrova celebrates after scoring his sides first goal | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
Lille's Edon Zhegrova celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Lille at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Champions League 2024-25: Lille's Edon Zhegrova, left, challenges Atletico Madrid's Javi Galan | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
Lille's Edon Zhegrova, left, challenges Atletico Madrid's Javi Galan during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Lille at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Champions League 2024-25: Lille's Gabriel Gudmundsson, left, challenges Atletico Madrid's Nahuel Molina | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
Lille's Gabriel Gudmundsson, left, challenges Atletico Madrid's Nahuel Molina during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Lille at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Champions League 2024-25: Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, center left, celebrates with Antoine Griezmann after scoring his sides first goal | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, center left, celebrates with Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann after scoring his sides first goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Lille at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain.
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