Overview

• Kylian Mbappé converted penalties in the 29th and 81st minutes to overturn Timothy Weah’s opener and reach 50 goals in 64 matches for Real Madrid.
• Dani Carvajal was sent off in the 72nd minute after a VAR review for a headbutt on goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, leaving Madrid to finish with 10 men.
• Franco Mastantuono, 18 years and 33 days, became the youngest player to start a Champions League match for Real Madrid and drew praise for a confident display.
• Marseille struck first after Arda Güler lost possession near midfield, with Mason Greenwood carrying forward to set up Weah, and Rulli later kept the visitors in it with several key saves.
• The win was Madrid’s 200th in the Champions League era, and Alonso highlighted rotation and trust in young players as he explained selection calls such as benching Vinícius Júnior.