Match Highlights: UCL 2025-26 - Real Madrid Triumphs Over Marseille at Bernabeu: Kylian Mbappe Scores Twice for Los Blancos Win
Real Madrid Overcome 10-Man Real Madrid to Secure Victory in UEFA Champions League
In an exciting clash of the UEFA Champions League 2025-26, Real Madrid emerged victorious against Olympique Marseille, winning 2-1. The match, played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, was marked by drama, controversy, and a moment of discipline from Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal.
The first half of the game saw both teams evenly matched, with Marseille's keeper Rulli making crucial saves to keep the score level (RMA 1-1 MAR 46', RMA 1-1 MAR 53'). Aubameyang had a great chance to score a second goal for Marseille, but his shot sailed wide (RMA 1-1 MAR 36').
The turning point of the game came in the second half, when Carvajal was sent off for headbutting Rulli, leaving Real Madrid to play the rest of the match with 10 men (RMA 1-1 MAR 73'). Despite this setback, Real Madrid managed to regain the lead through a controversial penalty converted by Mbappe (RMA 2-1 MAR 83').
Real Madrid's starting lineup for the match included Courtois, Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Valverde, Tchouameni, Guler, Mastantuono, Mbappe, and Rodrygo. Mastantuono and Rodrygo were substituted off in the second half (RMA 1-1 MAR 64').
Marseille's starting lineup included Rulli, Medina, Balerdi, Pavard, Emerson, Greenwood, Kondogbia, Hojbjerg, Weah, O'Riley, and Aubameyang. Marseille made substitutions to try and hold onto a draw (RMA 1-1 MAR 78').
It was a tough match for both teams, with Marseille aiming to break their losing streak against Real Madrid, having never won against them before. Marseille's Ligue 1 campaign had started with two wins and two defeats.
Elsewhere in the UEFA Champions League 2025-26, Juventus played against Borussia Dortmund, PSV Eindhoven faced Union Saint-Gilloise, Athletic Club took on Arsenal, and Benfica squared off against Qarabag. Meanwhile, Tottenham faced Villarreal in another exciting match.
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