Summary
Kylian Mbappe scored two penalties to help 10-man Real Madrid beat Marseille 2-1 in the opening game of the new Champions League season. Madrid's win marked its 200th victory in the competition's history. The match also marked Xabi Alonso's debut as Real Madrid's coach.
Key Facts
- Kylian Mbappe scored two penalties, leading Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Marseille.
- Real Madrid played with 10 players after Dani Carvajal was sent off for head-butting the Marseille goalkeeper.
- This win made Real Madrid the first team to achieve 200 victories in Champions League history.
- Xabi Alonso, a former player, had his coaching debut for Real Madrid in this match.
- Timothy Weah scored the opening goal for Marseille.
- Trent Alexander-Arnold made his Champions League debut for Real Madrid but left due to an injury.
- Spanish police quickly controlled a clash with Marseille fans before the match began.
