Jonatahn David (R) celebrates after scoring for Lille. [AFP]
Lille claimed the scalp of Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday as a Jonathan David penalty just before half-time gave the French club a famous 1-0 home win over the reigning European champions.
Canada striker David converted from the spot in first-half stoppage time and Lille held on for the victory they deserved for an outstanding performance before a sell-out 50,000 crowd at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Lille were superb throughout but had to hang on at the finish as they recorded one of the finest European results in their history to get up and running in this season's Champions League.
"It is a really great performance from everybody and a beautiful reward for the club and our supporters. We are proud," said Lille coach Bruno Genesio.
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