Champions League: Diaoune's double not enough to save Lille from defeat
Starting for the first time in the Champions League, Soriba Diaoune scored twice in seven minutes against Galatasaray. But Lille fell to defeat, according to So Foot.
The 19-year-old young striker made his mark during the Champions League meeting between Lille and Galatasaray, played on 21 October 2026. According to L'Équipe, he scored a brace in one half, with two goals in seven minutes. It was his first start in the competition, reports Foot Mercato.
A record for precocity for LOSC
With this performance, Soriba Diaoune became the youngest player to score for Lille in the Champions League, indicate Onze Mondial and Foot Mercato. The northern club was first surprised by Galatasaray at the start of the match, before reacting thanks to Diaoune's equaliser, specifies Foot Mercato. L'Équipe stresses that this start to the encounter was marked by a crazy scenario.
A difficult second half for Lille
Despite the brace from his young striker, Lille lost to Galatasaray. So Foot mentions a "damn second half" to describe the end of the match for the Dogues, who were "robbed" by the Turkish team. The final score is not specified in the available sources.
A revelation to watch
Soriba Diaoune, aged 19, therefore made a lasting impression on his first appearance in the Champions League. The French media have been asking questions about this young player, with L'Équipe and RMC Sport dedicating profiles to him. According to Onze Mondial, he experienced "a waking dream" during this match. The ratings given by L'Équipe at the end of the game highlight his performance, while the opposing goalkeeper, Özer, was rated less favourably.
