Troy Parrott Secures Real Betis Comeback Win Over Lille Amid Ethan Mbappe Red Card

Real Betis pulled off an impressive comeback to beat Lille in a thrilling Champions League encounter, with Troy Parrott scoring the winning goal. The match was marked by intense action and a straight red card for Ethan Mbappe, which ended Lille’s hopes of mounting a late fightback.

Betis Celebrate Return to Champions League with Win

Making their return to Europe’s top competition, Betis overcame two deficits in a rollercoaster game on French soil. Lille dominated the first half and scored twice, but the Spanish side showed resilience after halftime. The crucial turning point came when Lille were reduced to ten men following Mbappe’s dismissal.

Match Highlights and Key Moments

• Ayase Ueda, who joined from Feyenoord this summer, opened the scoring for Lille with a close-range header assisted by Mbappe.
• Marc Bartra equalized quickly for Betis with a diving header from Pablo Fornals’ cross.
• Lille regained the lead through a header by Alexsandro from a Gaetan Perrin corner.
• Bartra leveled again just three minutes into the second half, redirecting Isco’s free-kick past Lille’s goalkeeper Berke Ozer.
• Troy Parrott sealed the comeback with a powerful low shot into the far corner.

Parrott’s winning strike continued his excellent form since joining Betis last month. He had already impressed by scoring the only goal in their recent victory against Real Madrid.

Ethan Mbappe's Red Card Changes the Game

The situation turned worse for Lille soon after Parrott’s goal. Ethan Mbappe, brother of Kylian Mbappe, received a straight red card for an apparent elbow on Natan while off the ball. Despite being a man down, Lille pushed hard to find an equalizer, bringing on experienced attacker Olivier Giroud among others.

Yet, Betis’ defense stood strong, resisting Lille’s late pressure to hold onto the lead and claim a memorable European win.

Looking Ahead: Domestic Challenges Await Both Teams

This victory gives Betis early momentum as they resume their domestic season, traveling next to face Villarreal in La Liga. Lille, on the other hand, need to bounce back quickly from the defeat when they host Troyes in Ligue 1.

• Lille next match: vs Troyes, Ligue 1, 13 Sept 2026, 15:00
• Real Betis next match: at Villarreal, La Liga, 14 Sept 2026, 21:00