UEFA Champions League Result: Real Madrid 2-1 Marseille (September 2025)
Real Madrid beat Marseille 2-1 in a tightly contested group-stage match held at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Key Highlights
- Marseille took the lead early, through Timothy Weah in the 22nd minute, after some incisive play.
- Real Madrid equalised later via a penalty converted by Kylian Mbappé before halftime.
- In the second half, despite being reduced to ten men (after a red card for Dani Carvajal), Madrid secured the win with another penalty, again taken by Mbappé.
Implications & Observations
- The win gives Real Madrid a strong start in their Champions League campaign.
- Marseille showed fight, especially early on, but couldn’t hold off Madrid’s pressure, particularly after the equaliser.
- Madrid’s resilience under adversity (playing with ten men) and Mbappé’s composure from the penalty spot were decisive.
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