"Hero" Mbappe makes a miracle, Real Madrid escapes at Bernabeu

(NLDO) – Real Madrid had to fight back hard at home against Marseille with Kylian Mbappe scoring both goals from the penalty spot.

Hosting Marseille in the opening match of the Champions League group stage, Real Madrid took viewers through every emotion, from the early goal to the two penalties, the controversial red card and finally the spirit of the entire Spanish Royal team.

Goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli repeatedly frustrated Real Madrid's strikers

In the 22nd minute, the thousands of spectators at the Bernabeu stadium were almost silent with the regrettable loss of the home team. Arda Guler lost the ball in his own half and former Man United striker Mason Greenwood escaped strongly before creating a pass for Timothy Weah to score.

Timothy Weah (left) opened the scoring at Bernabeu Stadium

The loss forced the "White Vultures" to rise strongly and quickly get a response. In the 29th minute, Rodrygo was fouled in the away team's penalty area and Kylian Mbappé did not miss the opportunity to beat goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli on the 11m mark, equalizing 1-1 for the home team.

Mbappe equalized 1-1 from the penalty spot

In the second half, Real Madrid continued to control the game, but like the first half, they encountered Marseille's solid defense and Geronimo Rulli's impressive reflex saves.

Dani Carvajal received a red card in the 72nd minute, Real Madrid almost fell into crisis

The home team was further disadvantaged in the 72nd minute when Dani Carvajal received a straight red card for headbutting goalkeeper Rulli in the face. Playing with one less man, Real Madrid was constantly pressured by Marseille, but the spirit of the most traditional team in the history of the European Cup C1/Champions League was once again shown.

Mbappe scored another important goal for "Los Blancos"

In the 81st minute, the turning point came when the ball hit Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi's hand in the penalty area. The referee awarded Real Madrid their second penalty of the match and Mbappé continued to beat Rulli after many unsuccessful encounters since the start of the match.

Scoring twice from the 11m mark in the match to seal a 2-1 victory for the Royal team, the French striker became the fastest player to score 50 goals (64 matches) for Real Madrid since Cristiano Ronaldo (54 matches).

Mbappe is on an impressive scoring streak on all fronts.

Speaking after the match, coach Xabi Alonso was proud of his players: "We had difficulties, especially after the red card, but the team maintained discipline and courage. Mbappé showed his worth at important moments. This was a collective victory, very necessary for the road ahead."

The 2-1 victory helped Real Madrid confirm their position in the group, while Marseille suffered a bitter defeat despite having the advantage at times. However, with a modern attacking style under De Zerbi, the Ligue 1 representative still promises to be a formidable opponent in the next matches.

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