Sporting beat Lille (2-0) in the first match of the 2024/25 Champions League, and the international press believes that the Lions can surprise the rest of the competition. See what the newspapers around the world are saying about Leo's victory.

See what the international press said about Sporting's victory:

UEFA.com

Goals from Victor Gioqueres and Zeno Debast allowed Sporting CP to overcome a Lille side who finished the match with ten men after Angel Gomes was sent off before half-time. Despite losing Gonzalo Inácio to injury in the opening minutes, the Lions opened the scoring in the 38th minute, when Gioqueres scored for the eighth consecutive match between club and country.

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“Ruben Amorim's team entered the Champions League in good form and showed that they can be a surprise in the Champions League. A new Swedish monster arrived in the Champions League and scored on his first appearance.”

Gazzetta dello Sport

“The unstoppable Sporting beat the incomplete Lille 2-0. Victor Guequeres opened the scoring, then Angel Gomes and Jewel Debast were sent off in the 65th minute, leaving everyone speechless and ending the game.”

No foix du nord

“Lille were caught by a more serious, more diligent, more realistic opponent. It was a game between Gioqueres' goal and Angel Gomes' red ball. From then on, it was almost impossible to get back into the game.”

L'Equipe

“After punishing the mistakes, Lille was not there against a strong, athletic team. Les Dogues fell within two minutes and Debast increased the score with an extraordinary rocket.”

Mundo Deportivo

“Lille suffered from their inability to stop Trincao and Guequeris. The Swede scored goal number 9: that's 12 goals in nine games and the numbers don't lie. Lille really felt the numerical disadvantage.”

DH Le Sports+

“Our Red Devil showed himself at his best. Obviously it's too early to say, but we probably already have the best goal in this Champions League!”