Kyomasu Ueda scores in Champions League debut start for Lille

Lille forward Kyomasu Ueda scored his first goal for the club in a UEFA Champions League league phase match against Real Betis. Making his first start for the French side, Ueda converted a header from an Ethan Mbappé cross in the 12th minute to give Lille an early lead. This marked Ueda's second consecutive goal in official competitions, extending his scoring streak to five matches including his time at Feyenoord.

Despite the early advantage, Lille ultimately lost the match 2-3. The game was marked by controversy when Ethan Mbappé received a red card for an elbow to the face of a Betis defender, leaving Lille to play with ten men.

Ueda's performance has drawn significant attention from French media. Reports from outlets such as L'Équipe and Get French Football News suggest his clinical form may challenge veteran striker Olivier Giroud for a regular starting position at Lille. Manager Davide Ancelotti praised Ueda's intelligence and positioning within the penalty area.