September 18th 2024.
It was a night to forget for England's rising star, Angel Gomes, as he faced disappointment in the Champions League. In fact, he made history by becoming the first player to receive a red card this season. The midfielder, who had impressed during the international break, received two yellow cards in just 19 minutes during Lille's match against Sporting Lisbon.
The first booking came in the 21st minute when Gomes pushed Francisco Trincao. Despite this setback, Lille continued to fight, but things took a turn for the worse when Viktor Gyokeres, a long-time target for Arsenal, scored the opening goal in the 38th minute. And just moments later, Gomes was shown his second yellow card and was forced to leave the field for a reckless challenge on the Swedish forward.
The home team, Sporting Lisbon, sealed their victory with a stunning goal from Zeno Debast in the second half. This was not the start that Lille had hoped for in the newly revamped Champions League. As for Gomes, he will now miss their upcoming match against Real Madrid on October 2 due to his suspension.
After the game, Lille's manager, Bruno Genesio, expressed his disappointment with the referee's decisions, particularly the inconsistent ones. He stated, "Two minutes after conceding the first goal, we were dealt another blow with Angel's second yellow card, leaving us with one less player on the field." He also mentioned a foul on Benjamin Andre that went unpunished, which he found strange.
Gomes had made his debut for England earlier in September, and his performance had received much praise. His calm and composed displays against Ireland and Finland in the Nations League had caught the attention of many. With his contract coming to an end this season, he has been linked with a return to the Premier League, with Liverpool, Newcastle, and Tottenham all showing interest.
For now, Gomes will focus on Lille's upcoming Ligue 1 match against Strasbourg on Saturday. Despite his unfortunate night in the Champions League, he will no doubt bounce back and continue to make a name for himself in the world of football.
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