Overview

• Real Madrid opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Marseille after an early goal by Timothy Weah.
• Kylian Mbappé scored both goals from the spot, equalizing after a foul on Rodrygo and then converting a late penalty.
• Referee Irfan Pejto awarded the second penalty for handball, a decision described as controversial in match reports.
• Opta data shows Cristiano Ronaldo reached 50 Real Madrid goals quicker, doing so in 54 appearances in 2010.
• The milestone extends Mbappé’s prolific start at Madrid following his 2024–25 Golden Boot, with manager Xabi Alonso praising his current impact.