Disaster! Mbappé gets a straight red card in Champions League clash
A nightmare moment for Ethan Mbappé and Lille on their Champions League return.
Details: Lille midfielder Ethan Mbappé was shown a straight red card during the Champions League match against Real Betis. The incident happened immediately after the score became 3-2, when play was about to restart from the center circle.
According to the footage, Mbappé became involved in an off-the-ball episode with Real Betis defender Natan right at the restart. The French midfielder appeared to deliberately catch his opponent in the face with his elbow.
The referee immediately assessed the episode as serious foul play and produced a straight red card, leaving Lille with ten men at a crucial stage of the game. There was no second yellow or lengthy disciplinary process on the pitch — Mbappé was sent off directly.
The dismissal made Lille's task significantly more difficult in their opening match of the 2026/27 Champions League league phase. Davide Ancelotti's side had entered the European campaign after an unbeaten start to Ligue 1, collecting seven points from their first three league matches.
It is worth noting that Ethan Mbappé is 19 years old and is registered in Lille's squad for the 2026/27 Champions League. The French midfielder wears number 8 for the club.
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