Ethan Mbappé, the younger brother of French football star Kylian Mbappé, received his first-ever red card in a professional match during Lille's Champions League game against Betis Séville on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the 66th minute when Ethan Mbappé struck Séville's Natan in the face with an elbow. After reviewing the footage with the video assistant referee (VAR), referee Georgi Kabakov decided to show Ethan Mbappé a red card, which meant he was immediately dismissed from the match. Natan was given a yellow card for the incident. This marked a difficult debut for Ethan Mbappé, who had been expected to make a strong impression in his first appearance for Lille in the Champions League. Ethan Mbappé had contributed to Lille's early lead, assisting Ayase Ueda in scoring the opening goal in the 12th minute. Lille went on to take a 2-1 lead into halftime, but they struggled to maintain their advantage. In a crucial five-minute span, Séville's Bartra scored twice, turning the match in their favor. Despite Ethan Mbappé's early contribution, his red card proved to be a turning point, leaving Lille with ten men for the remainder of the game. Lille, who are aiming to reach the Champions League knockout stages, had hoped to capitalize on hosting Séville. The match was expected to be competitive, as both teams had performed well this season. Lille had started their Ligue 1 campaign strongly, securing a 2-0 victory against Angers and coming close to defeating Paris Saint-Germain before eventually drawing 2-2. They continued their strong form with a 1-0 win over Toulouse on the weekend. However, the red card to Ethan Mbappé and Séville's late goals presented a challenge for Lille in their quest for European success. This match was also significant for Lille as they return to the Champions League after competing in the Europa League last season. Their performance in this game will be crucial in determining their chances of progressing further in the competition. Despite the setback, the team remains focused on achieving their goals in the tournament.