Overview

• Timothy Weah put Marseille ahead in the 22nd minute before Kylian Mbappé equalised from the spot and sealed the 2-1 win with an 81st‑minute penalty.
• Dani Carvajal was shown a red card for a headbutt on goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, leaving Real Madrid down to ten men for the closing stages.
• Gerónimo Rulli produced a standout display with ten first‑half saves, the most recorded in any Champions League half since Opta began tracking in 2003-04.
• Marseille, back in the competition after three years, created late chances through Mason Greenwood but could not find an equaliser at the Bernabéu.
• Elsewhere on opening night, Juventus drew 4-4 with Borussia Dortmund after trailing 4-2 in stoppage time, Qarabag upset Benfica 3-2, and Tottenham beat Villarreal 1-0 while Arsenal won 2-0 at Athletic Bilbao.