Key Points:
- Kylian Mbappe scored his first Champions League goal for Real Madrid.
- Rodrygo assisted with an unselfish pass for Mbappe’s goal.
- Deniz Undav scored Stuttgart’s equalizer with a header.
- Antonio Rudiger restored Real Madrid’s lead in the 83rd minute.
- Endrick scored in stoppage time to secure the win.
- Jude Bellingham returned from injury, playing 80 minutes.
- Thibaut Courtois made crucial saves to keep Stuttgart at bay.
Kylian Mbappe Nets First Champions League Goal in Real Madrid’s Victory Over Stuttgart
In a hard-fought battle at the Santiago Bernabeu, defending champions Real Madrid secured a 3-1 victory over Stuttgart in the Champions League, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his first goal for Los Blancos in the competition.
Mbappe opened the scoring just 20 seconds into the second half, converting a perfectly orchestrated play. Aurelien Tchouameni’s pinpoint pass found Rodrygo, who selflessly squared the ball across the box for Mbappe to slot home.
Despite their dominance, Real Madrid faced resistance from Stuttgart, who equalized through Deniz Undav in the 68th minute. The former Brighton forward powered in a header that left the Bernabeu tense. Stuttgart had multiple chances to go ahead earlier, but they were denied by Thibaut Courtois, who made key saves, including a vital block on Angelo Stiller’s shot.
Real Madrid regained their lead in the 83rd minute when Antonio Rudiger headed in from a corner, and substitute Endrick sealed the victory with a stoppage-time goal.
Jude Bellingham, returning after a calf injury, played 80 minutes before being substituted, adding strength to Carlo Ancelotti’s midfield. Vinicius Jr. also came close to scoring when his shot from the edge of the box rattled the crossbar in the 58th minute.
Real Madrid now face a tough away fixture against Lille, while Stuttgart will prepare to host Sparta Prague.