Real Madrid began their Champions League defense with a 3-1 victory over Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Despite not delivering their most polished performance, Carlo Ancelotti’s team managed to secure all three points with a determined effort.
The first half was a lively contest, with both teams creating several opportunities but failing to convert them into goals.
The deadlock was broken just 30 seconds into the second half, as Kylian Mbappe scored on his Champions League debut for Real Madrid, finishing off a well-placed assist from Rodrygo Goes.
Stuttgart responded by equalizing in the 65th minute, with Deniz Undav heading in a strong cross, which left Thibaut Courtois with no chance to save.
Madrid quickly regained control, and Antonio Rudiger scored the go-ahead goal in the 83rd minute, heading in a corner from Luka Modric.
In the dying moments of the match, 18-year-old Endrick Felipe scored the third goal, becoming Real Madrid’s youngest ever scorer in the Champions League and sealing the 3-1 win.
