"Trent Alexander-Arnold was injured just five minutes into Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League win over Marseille. The England defender pulled up with what looked like a hamstring injury, before his replacement Dani Carvajal was sent-off for a headbutt on Marseille goalkeeper Geronimio Rulli. Kylian Mbappe was fortunately on hand to score two penalties to cancel out Timothy Weah's opener for the French side."
"50 - Kylian Mbappé has scored 50 goals in 64 matches for Real Madrid in all competitions, becoming the fastest player to reach 50 goals for the Whites since Cristiano Ronaldo in November 2010 (51 goals in 54 appearances). Successor. pic.twitter.com/a3EoHaisC4- OptaJose (@OptaJose) September 16, 2025 Xabi Alonso will be left scratching his head with issues at the back again, with ever-versatile captain Federico Valverde at least able to step in at full-back."
"And teenage forward Franco Mastantuono became the youngest player to start for Real in the Champions League, at the age of 18 years and 33 days old. The Argentine beat the mark set last year by Brazil striker Endrick, who was 18 years, 73 days old when he started for Madrid against Lille. Elsewhere, Juventus scored twice in stoppage-time to deny Borussia Dortmund a huge win in a crazy 4-4 draw."
Trent Alexander-Arnold exited after five minutes with an apparent hamstring injury, and Dani Carvajal was later sent off for headbutting Marseille goalkeeper Geronimio Rulli. Kylian Mbappé scored two penalties to overturn Timothy Weah's opener and secure a 2-1 win for Real Madrid. Xabi Alonso faces defensive concerns, with Federico Valverde able to cover at full-back. Jude Bellingham returned from a shoulder injury and remained unused on the bench. Franco Mastantuono became Real Madrid's youngest Champions League starter at 18 years and 33 days, surpassing Endrick. Juventus drew 4-4 with Dortmund after stoppage-time goals, Benfica lost 3-2 to Qarabag, and Union Saint-Gilloise beat PSV 3-1.
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