In a nail-biting Champions League opener, 10-man Real Madrid clawed back to beat Marseille 2-1 at the Bernabeu, despite Arda Guler's early blunder. Coach Xabi Alonso flagged the error but praised the Turkish talent as "on the right track.
Vinicius Junior was surprisingly benched for Real Madrid's thrilling Champions League triumph over Marseille, with Rodrygo dazzling on the left wing. Coach Xabi Alonso urged squad rotation, assuring Vinicius remains a vital asset despite the snub
Marseille's fiery GK Geronimo Rulli dismisses claims of overacting after a brutal head clash with Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal, who earned a late red card. This sparked Mbappe's clutch penalty, sealing Madrid's thrilling 2-1 Champions League win
Kylian Mbappe's clutch penalties outshone Tim Weah's brilliant strike, delivering Real Madrid a thrilling 2-1 Champions League opener against Marseille. Amid injuries to Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dani Carvajal's red card, the tenacious Blancos fought back for a dramatic late triumph in their redemption quest
Mason Greenwood is set to soar with Marseille in the Champions League, facing Real Madrid in a thrilling comeback. After reigniting his career in France post-Man Utd, this high-stakes Bernabeu clash marks his elite European return
In a dramatic twist, Dani Ceballos personally called Roberto De Zerbi to apologize for rejecting Marseille's tempting offer, choosing loyalty to Real Madrid instead. The French club had finalized a deal with Madrid, and De Zerbi was excited to build around him post-Rabiot's exit
Ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Marseille, Leonardo Balerdi delivers a bold reality check: his Argentina teammate Lionel Messi will remain the world's best until retirement, yet he acknowledges Kylian Mbappe as an elite force in football today
Xabi Alonso celebrates Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal's fierce "competitive gene", predicting he'll thrive as a vital player this season-potentially spelling more bench time for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who's started just twice in four La Liga games since his Liverpool move
Kylian Mbappe boldly boasts, "I score a lot of goals against Marseille," issuing a challenge to Mason Greenwood and teammates as Real Madrid launches its Champions League campaign at Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, pitting the French star against his homeland rivals in an electrifying 2025-26 opener
