Real win thanks to two penalties

Real Madrid have begun the new Champions League campaign with a win. But Real had great difficulty beating French side Marseille in the match played at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid. The match was part of the first round of the Champions League league phase.

French striker Kylian Mbappe was decisive in Real's win. He scored both goals in Tuesday evening's victory from the penalty spot.

In fact, Real were the first to concede a goal. Timothy Weah scored the opener for the French side in the 22nd minute. But Marseille's celebrations did not last long.

In the 28th minute, Kylian Mbappe scored the equalizer from the penalty spot.

In the 72nd minute, the Madrid side were reduced to ten men. Captain Dani Carvajal was sent off with a red card for unsporting conduct. He was dismissed in the 72nd minute after headbutting Marseille's goalkeeper. The referee made the decision after reviewing the incident with VAR.

Despite having one fewer player on the field, Real scored again through Mbappe. The France striker converted from the penalty spot in the 81st minute to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win for Real.

Real play Kairat Almaty in the second round on September 30, while Marseille host Ajax on the same date.