In the first round of the UEFA Champions League league phase, Lille were overturned 3-2 at home by Real Betis, and Lille forward Ethan Mbappe, who was sent off in the match, issued an apology after the game.

Against Real Betis, Ethan Mbappe, who provided an assist in the first half, was shown a red card in the second half for an elbow foul, and Lille eventually lost 3-2.
After the match, Ethan Mbappe posted an apology on social media, writing: "I want to apologize to my teammates, the coaching staff, and the fans. I am deeply sorry for this kind of behavior; it is completely unacceptable.
This defeat was entirely my fault, and I take full responsibility for it. I put my teammates in a difficult situation in the most important competition.
Sorry ❤️"