Real Madrid overcame a second-half red card to beat Marseille 2-1, a comeback victory in the teamS first match of the 2025-26 Champions League.
The 15-time European champions fell behind in the 22nd minute after American Tim Weah scored on a counter-attack,but Kylian Mbappe netted a penalty to tie the game just a few minutes later. The match remained 1-1 deep into the second half, when Madrid defender Dani carvajal was sent off for headbutting Marseille’s goalkeeper.
Down to 10 men, Real Madrid were awarded a penalty for a Marseille handball wiht Mbappe stepping forward to score the winner in the 81st minute.
“It was a difficult night, because we were down to 10 men, but we showed our Champions league spirit at the Santiago Bernabeu. We certainly know we can win here against anyone and we’re happy for the victory,” Mbappe told Movistar plus.
Here’s how Tuesday’s game unfolded:
Down to 10 men, Real Madrid earned a penalty kick that was converted by Kylian Mbappe in the 81st minute, his second goal on a penalty tonight.
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal was handed a red card for headbutting Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, a wrinkle in what has remained a 1-1 game.
Real madrid Falls to Marseille as alexander-Arnold Suffers Early Injury
Marseille defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in their Champions League match on Tuesday,with an American player scoring the decisive goal in the 22nd minute.The goal came on a counter-attack, as the American forward blasted a shot past Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
The match was marred by an early injury to Real Madrid’s new signing, Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was forced to leave the game less than five minutes into play.
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Tuesday’s match kicked off at 3 p.m. ET. As of September 16, 2025, BetMGM lists the odds as follows:
* Real Madrid to win: -275
* Draw: +450
* Marseille: +625
How to Watch Real Madrid vs. Marseille
The Real Madrid vs. Marseille Champions League game is streaming on Paramount+.
Link to Watch Champions League on Paramount+
Real Madrid previously lost 1-0 to Lille in their second match of the league phase last season, a result that contributed to a disappointing campaign where they finished outside the top eight and were forced to go through playoffs to reach the knockout rounds.
Real Madrid defender Aurelien tchouameni acknowledged Marseille’s strength, stating, “Marseille is a big Ligue 1 team. I don’t know if all spaniards know them, but they are a very followed team in France.”
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