Ethan Mbappé bounced back from his Champions League red card by scoring a late goal as Lille beat Troyes 2-0 on Sunday to move top of Ligue 1.
Mbappé, the younger brother of France and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé, was sent off in Wednesday’s 3-2 home defeat to seal Lille’s victory in stoppage time after Portuguese full-back Tiago Santos had given the hosts the lead in the first by Real Betis after elbowing an opponent.
The 19-year-old responded in style against Troyes, coming off the bench to seal Lille’s victory in stoppage time after Portuguese full-back Tiago Santos had given the hosts the lead in the first half.
Mbappé celebrated his first goal since December in subdued fashion, appearing to apologise to Lille supporters for his midweek a possible 12 since Davide Ancelotti took charge. The 37-year-old Italian is dismissal. His strike, however, proved crucial as Lille moved above Monaco and Rennes on goal difference at the top of the table.
Lille have taken 10 points from a possible 12 since Davide Ancelotti took charge. The 37-year-old Italian is the son of Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Paris Saint-Germain will be seeking their first league win of the season when they travel to unbeaten Brest later on Sunday.
Luis Enrique’s side opened their bid for a third consecutive Champions League title with a 6-1 thrashing of Slovan Bratislava in midweek.
But PSG have collected just two points from their opening three Ligue 1 matches.
AFP
