Mbappe and Courtois key as Real Madrid survive Inter scare, Haaland hits double for Man City
Real Madrid punished two costly Inter Milan mistakes to win their Champions League opener 2-1 on Tuesday, with Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde scoring and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois keeping the visitors at bay at the Santiago Bernabeu. Erling Haaland struck twice after half-time as Manchester City won 2-0 at Porto, extending coach Enzo Maresca's winning start following three successive…
Real Madrid triumphed 2-1 over Inter Milan in their Champions League opener at the Santiago Bernabeu, thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde, and Thibaut Courtois' crucial saves. Erling Haaland scored twice for Manchester City against Porto, extending their winning start to three matches. Real Betis came from behind twice to beat Lille 3-2, with Bartra scoring twice, while Villarreal and Porto drew 2-2.
Lille's Ethan Mbappe was sent off. Dortmund secured a 3-2 victory over Villarreal, with Guirassy's late double, and Aston Villa held off Club Brugge to win 3-2 in Belgium.
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