Kylian Mbappe’s two penalty goals secured Real Madrid a 2-1 comeback victory over Marseille in their Champions League opener at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid kicked off their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Marseille at the Santiago Bernabeu on September 17. Kylian Mbappe was the star of the match, scoring both of Real’s goals from the penalty spot.
The match began with a shocking turn of events for the home side. Timothy Weah put Marseille ahead early in the game, leaving Real Madrid momentarily stunned. However, the French superstar Mbappe quickly responded, equalizing from the penalty spot shortly after Weah’s goal.
Mbappe’s second penalty came later in the match, sealing the comeback victory for Real Madrid as they aim for a record 16th European crown. The win was crucial for the team as they look to establish their dominance in this season’s tournament.
In other matches on the opening night of the Champions League, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund played out an exhilarating 4-4 draw. The game featured a dramatic finish, with all eight goals scored in the second half. Juventus found themselves trailing after Karim Adeyemi opened the scoring for Dortmund. However, they managed to equalize through Kenan Yildiz, only for Dortmund to regain the lead with a goal from Felix Nmecha.
Juventus fought back once more, with Dusan Vlahovic leveling the score again. As the match progressed, Dortmund seemed to have secured the win with goals from Yan Couto and Ramy Bensebaini, putting them ahead 4-2. Yet, in a thrilling twist, Vlahovic and Lloyd Kelly scored in stoppage time to rescue a point for Juventus.
Meanwhile, Qarabag FK pulled off a stunning upset against Benfica, winning 3-2. Benfica appeared to be in control after taking a 2-0 lead within the first 16 minutes, thanks to goals from Enzo Barrenechea and Vangelis Pavlidis. However, Qarabag mounted a remarkable comeback, with Leandro Andrade, Camilo Duran, and Oleksii Kashchuk all finding the back of the net to secure a famous victory.
Additionally, Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise made a memorable debut in the competition, defeating PSV Eindhoven 3-1. Promise Akinpelu opened the scoring with an early penalty, followed by a brilliant solo effort from Anouar Ait El Hadj, who ran half the length of the pitch to double the lead. Kevin Mac Allister added a late third for Union, while Ruben van Bommel managed to score a consolation goal for PSV in stoppage time.
As the Champions League unfolds, fans can expect more thrilling encounters and surprises in the coming matches.
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