Real Madrid win Champions League opener as Haaland hits brace for Man City
PARIS, Sept 9 — Jose Mourinho got off to a winning start on his return to the Champions League with Real Madrid ye...
Real Madrid began their Champions League campaign on a high note, defeating Inter Milan 2-1 at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe, who has scored 71 Champions League goals, opened the scoring in his 99th appearance in the competition. Inter Milan's goalkeeper Josep Martinez attempted to thwart Fede Valverde's attempt to score, but instead committed an error that led to the Real Madrid goal.
Carlos Augusto scored for Inter Milan, but Real Madrid held on for the victory. Meanwhile, Manchester City secured a 2-0 win away against Porto, with Erling Haaland scoring twice, including a goal in stoppage time. This win marked Manchester City's fourth straight victory in all competitions. Finally, Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund also secured victories, with Villa beating Club Brugge 3-2 away and Dortmund winning 3-2 against Villarreal at home.
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