Champions League • 8 min read • Verified Editorial

European Earthquake: Lille Stun Real Madrid 1-0 as Jonathan David Spot-Kick Halts 36-Game Unbeaten Run

Jonathan David scored a first-half penalty as Lille defeated Real Madrid 1-0 on October 2, 2024, inflicting Real's first defeat in 36 games.

By Julian Alvarez-Cole (Chief European Football Analyst) • Published: 2026-10-02 • Updated: 2026-10-11
Lille players celebrate an epoch-making Champions League victory over Real Madrid at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Lille players celebrate an epoch-making Champions League victory over Real Madrid at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. (UEFA Media / GoalRush360 Champions Bureau)

<h3>Lille Produce Historic European Upset</h3>

Lille brought Real Madrid's 36-match unbeaten streak across all competitions to a shocking end on October 2, 2024, winning 1-0 in their UEFA Champions League clash at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

<h3>Penalty & Chevalier Heroics</h3>

Jonathan David scored the game's only goal from the penalty spot in stoppage time at the end of the first half (45+2') after Eduardo Camavinga handled in the area. Lille keeper Lucas Chevalier made spectacular late saves from Jude Bellingham and Antonio Rüdiger.