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Lille lose 3-0 to Arsenal despite Ueda’s aerial strength
Lille lost 3-0 to Arsenal in the Champions League in London on October 13.
Japan forward Ayase Ueda started for Lille and scored in the first half, but his goal was ruled out for offside after a video review.
The teams were level at half-time, but Arsenal scored three times in seven minutes in the second half.
Despite the defeat, Ueda won six of his eight aerial duels, the most of any player in the match.
Lille had few chances to attack, and the service and support Ueda received were limited.
Ueda appeared to hurt his leg late in the match and was substituted; the available information does not say what happens next.
Lille lost 3-0 to Arsenal in the Champions League league phase in London on October 13.
The teams were level at half-time before Arsenal scored three goals in seven minutes in the second half.
Lille forward Ayase Ueda had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half.
Ueda won six of eight aerial duels, the most of any player in the match, according to FotMob data cited by Football Channel.
Lille recorded four shots to Arsenal’s 16 and lost their second match of the campaign.
- Who
- Lille and Arsenal, with Lille forward Ayase Ueda starting for his team.
- What
- Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 in a Champions League match. Ueda had a goal ruled out for offside.
- When
- October 13, 2026. The match was the second round of the league phase.
- Where
- London, at Arsenal’s home ground.
- Why
- Not stated
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Ueda scored from close range, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR check.
Lille and Arsenal went into the break level at 0-0.
Jurrien Timber scored Arsenal’s opening goal.
Eberechi Eze added Arsenal’s second goal.
Bukayo Saka scored Arsenal’s third goal, completing a three-goal burst in seven minutes.
Ueda was substituted for Olivier Giroud.
- Final score
- Arsenal 3-0 Lille
- Competition
- UEFA Champions League, league phase, second round
- Match date
- October 13, 2026
- Venue
- London
- Ueda aerial duels
- Won 6 of 8, a 75% success rate
- Shots
- Arsenal 16, Lille 4