UCL: Lille Suffer Setback in 2-0 Loss to Sporting CP

Angel Gomes Sees Red as Lille Fall to Sporting in Champions League Opener

Viktor Gyökeres scores on Champions League debut, with 12 goals and 5 assists in 9 games this season.

England midfielder Angel Gomes received a second yellow card as Lille lost 2-0 to Sporting CP in their Champions League opener, ruling him out of the next match against Real Madrid.

Lille's Champions League campaign got off to a disappointing start, losing 2-0 to Sporting CP in Lisbon. England midfielder Angel Gomes was sent off, receiving a second yellow card in the 43rd minute.

Viktor Gyökeres nets on his Champions League debut! He boasts 9 goals and 3 assists in 7 Sporting appearances, and 12 goals and 5 assists in 9 games for club and country, with a goal contribution in every match this season.

Match Summary:

• Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring for Sporting with a low finish (38').

• Zeno Debast sealed the win with a stunning strike (65').

• Angel Gomes received two yellow cards (21', 43').

Gomes' Night to Forget:

• Received yellow card for pushing Francisco Trincao (21').

• Second yellow card for tripping Viktor Gyokeres (43').

• Misses Lille's next Champions League match against Real Madrid.

Sporting CP Dominate:

• Gyokeres' goal gave Sporting the lead.

• Debast's sensational strike secured the win.

• Viktor Gyökeres won man of the match

Consequences:

 Gomes' suspension will be felt against Real Madrid on October 2.

Upcoming Fixtures:

• Lille host Real Madrid on October 2.
• Sporting CP's next Champions League match.