Mbappé puts Real Madrid ahead after a controversial penalty

Carvajal is sent off after headbutting Marseille’s goalkeeper

Mbappé equalizes from the penalty spot, the match is 1-1

Güler’s mistake in the buildup and Timothy Weah scores the opener for Marseille

The match kicked off and Trent Alexander-Arnold got injured

Confirmed lineups

Real Madrid’s European challenge

Real Madrid returns to its favorite stage, the UEFA Champions League, determined to start strong in their pursuit of the long-awaited 16th title. Xabi Alonso’s team opens the group stage this Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabéu against Olympique de Marseille, a club with history but a poor record against Los Blancos: four matches played and four defeats.

The Spanish giants arrive confident after taking care of business in LaLiga and with the boost of having Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham back in the squad following injuries, although both will begin on the bench. In attack, all eyes are on Kylian Mbappé, who is on fire with four goals in the first four official games of the season. Alongside him will be Franco Mastantuono and likely Vinícius Jr., though Rodrygo Goes could also feature.

For Real Madrid, the objective is clear: dominate at home, secure top spot in the group, and avoid the playoff round that complicated their path last season. Their recent European record backs them up, with 16 wins in their last 18 opening games of the competition.