"Xabi wants us to win the ball back more quickly. We have to understand what we do, and then we're determined to do it, because we want to win. I do what the boss asks me to do. He wants a high block, to win the ball high up, and then we can create chances. We'll get used to it and it will help the team win trophies. I want to help the team, if it's scoring goals, pressing or assists."
"Manager Xabi Alonso praised Mbappe's influence but admitted Carvajal's dismissal was costly. "He has an incredible impact," Alonso said. "The team found some Champions League spirit at the Bernabeu. The sending off [of Carvajal] was avoidable, it's a shame, we'll have to talk about it." Alonso's lineup decisions drew plenty of attention, with Rodrygo and 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono starting on the wings while Vinicius Junior remained on the bench for the second time this campaign."
Kylian Mbappe scored twice from the penalty spot to overturn an early Marseille lead and deliver a 2-1 Champions League victory for Real Madrid. Timothy Weah opened the scoring in the 22nd minute before Mbappe equalised from the spot in the 29th minute and converted a late penalty to complete the comeback. Mbappe now has 50 goals in 64 appearances for the club and six goals this season across competitions. Substitute Dani Carvajal was sent off for a head-butt on goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, forcing Madrid to finish with ten men. Manager Xabi Alonso praised Mbappe but called the red card avoidable and noted lineup selection debates around the wings.
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