Top 10 Players: Real Madrid 2-1 Marseille

Real Madrid defeated Marseille 2-1 in their 2025-26 Champions League opener. Mbappé’s two penalties secured Xabi Alonso’s first European win as Madrid manager, despite Carvajal’s late red card. Højbjerg, Medina, and Balerdi shone for Marseille, while Mbappé’s brace and Tchouaméni’s midfield dominance led Real Madrid to victory.

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