Ethan Mbappé Fires Lille Top of Ligue 1 After Troyes Win

Under the lights in Troyes, Lille found the response they needed. A difficult European night was followed by a composed league win, and Ethan Mbappé made sure the final word belonged to his side.

Lille extend strong Ligue 1 opening with Troyes win

Davide Ancelotti’s Lille won 2-0 away to Troyes on Sunday to move to the top of Ligue 1 after four matches, level on 10 points with Monaco and Stade Rennais but ahead on goal difference.

The early form has been close to flawless for Ancelotti, son of Brazil coach and former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti. Lille have collected 10 points from a possible 12, with their only dropped points coming in the dramatic 2-2 home draw against Paris Saint-Germain.

1. Lille raced into a 2-0 advantage against PSG and were still leading in the 90th minute.
2. Paris Saint-Germain recovered late to leave Lille with a 2-2 draw.
3. In midweek, Lille then suffered a 3-2 Champions League defeat to Real Betis.
4. Ethan Mbappé was sent off during the first half of that match after an incident judged to be an assault.
5. Mbappé began on the bench at Troyes, potentially after the European dismissal, before scoring in the third minute of stoppage time to complete Lille’s 2-0 victory.

Mbappé answers after difficult European night

The 19-year-old, younger brother of Kylian Mbappé, has increasingly become an important figure in Lille’s start to the campaign. He has started almost every game and is carrying greater responsibility in the team’s attacking play.

A direct winger with quick feet, dribbling ability and the pace associated with the Mbappé name, Ethan delivered a timely response in Troyes after his dismissal against Betis. His late finish gave Lille a clean conclusion to an otherwise controlled away performance.

Monaco, associated with former Atletico Madrid figure Filipe Luis, and Rennes remain level with Lille on points, but Ancelotti’s side hold the advantage at the summit after their latest win.

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