The Ligue 1 weekend delivered a touching family moment. Ethan Mbappé, the younger brother of Kylian Mbappé, scored the equalizer for Lille against Paris Saint-Germain, his former club — all while his superstar brother watched and celebrated from the stands alongside their family.

How Did Ethan Mbappé’s Goal Happen?

The young Lille midfielder entered late in the game and needed only seconds to make an impact. Replacing Mathias Fernandez-Pardo, Ethan found space on the edge of the box and fired a low shot past the keeper after an assist from Hamza Igamane, leveling the score and denying PSG the win.

Ethan, who left Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2024 alongside Kylian, found personal redemption with this goal. Having lost regular minutes under Bruno Genesio, his performance could mark a turning point in his season.

What Did the Draw Mean for PSG?

Luis Enrique’s side came into the match missing several key players after their intense Champions League clash with Barcelona. Still, Nuno Mendes gave them the lead with a stunning long-range free kick that left Berke Özer with no chance.

But Lille refused to back down and equalized late on, securing a 1-1 draw that keeps PSG atop the Ligue 1 table, taking advantage of dropped points from Lyon and Monaco.

The emotional highlight of the night came after the final whistle — Kylian Mbappé smiling and applauding from the VIP box, celebrating his younger brother’s goal against the very club where both began their professional journeys. Football’s poetry was on full display in Lille.