Kylian Mbappé marked his Champions League debut for Real Madrid with a goal, helping the defending champions secure a 3-1 victory over Stuttgart on Tuesday. Mbappé opened the scoring early in the second half, bringing his total to five goals in seven matches across all competitions this season.
Stuttgart responded quickly through Deniz Undav, who equalized just after halftime. However, Antonio Rüdiger restored Madrid’s lead with a powerful header in the 83rd minute. Endrick, another Champions League debutant, sealed the win for Madrid with a low drive in stoppage time.
Despite Stuttgart’s strong first-half performance, Real Madrid’s resilience and ability to grind out results under pressure were evident. Coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the team’s early struggles but praised the victory, stating, “The important thing was to win, and we won, so everything’s good.”
Mbappé expressed satisfaction with his growing form, telling Movistar, “Each game I feel better… I’m happy here.” The win gives Madrid an early advantage in their title defense as they look to secure quick qualification under the new Champions League format.