"Kylian Mbappe converted two penalties, and 10-man Real Madrid came back to beat visiting Marseille 2-1 on the opening night of the new Champions League season. The victory on Tuesday meant that 15-time champion Madrid became the first team in competition history since the rebranding in the early 1990s to reach 200 wins. list of 4 itemsend of list It also gave former Madrid-playing standout Xabi Alonso a victory in his Champions League debut as the club's coach."
"Timothy Weah put visiting Marseille ahead early on, but Mbappe struck back from the penalty spot in the 29th and 81st. The first penalty came after a foul on Rodrygo, and the second was for a handball by a defender. Mbappe now has 50 goals in 64 matches with Madrid, moving level with former Real and Manchester United forward Ruud van Nistelrooy."
"Madrid captain Dani Carvajal was sent off in the 72nd for head-butting Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli. Weah, a United States international and the son of former Ballon d'Or winner George Weah, was set up by Mason Greenwood, who stripped Madrid's Arda Guler near midfield. Trent Alexander-Arnold's Champions League debut for Madrid lasted only five minutes. The England defender was replaced by Carvajal because of an apparent muscle injury. Spanish police clashed with Marseille fans before the match, but the situation was controlled quickly."
Real Madrid overcame a one-goal deficit and a 10-player disadvantage to beat Marseille 2-1, with Kylian Mbappé converting penalties in the 29th and 81st minutes. Timothy Weah gave Marseille an early lead after a Mason Greenwood setup. Madrid captain Dani Carvajal was sent off in the 72nd for head-butting goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, and Trent Alexander-Arnold was substituted after five minutes due to a muscle issue. Mbappé reached 50 goals in 64 matches for Madrid, equaling Ruud van Nistelrooy's tally. The victory marked Madrid's 200th Champions League win and Xabi Alonso's debut win as coach. Spanish police clashed with Marseille fans before the match but the situation was controlled quickly. Tottenham beat Villarreal 1-0 via an early own goal by goalkeeper Luiz Junior.
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