In a thrilling Champions League match, experienced Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal was sent off. He was shown a red card for headbutting Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli.
Sports News: In an exciting UEFA Champions League encounter, Real Madrid defeated Olympique Marseille 2-1 despite playing with 10 men. The biggest role in this victory was played by French star forward Kylian Mbappé, who scored two goals to secure the win for the team. Meanwhile, during the match, the controversial act by experienced Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal also made headlines.
Carvajal Receives Red Card
In the 72nd minute of the match, an argument ensued between Carvajal and Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli. During this, Carvajal headbutted the goalkeeper in the face. The referee did not witness the incident immediately, but after an objection from Marseille players, a video review was conducted. Consequently, Carvajal was shown a red card and sent off the field. The score was 1-1 at the time of this incident. Carvajal had come on in the fifth minute as a replacement for the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Mbappé's Two Goals Secure Victory
For Marseille, Timothée Weah had given the initial lead, but Mbappé scored in the 29th and 81st minutes to give Real Madrid the advantage. This victory for Real was historic in many ways. Real Madrid, as 15-time champions, became the first team to reach 200 wins since the competition resumed in the 1990s.
Mbappé has now scored 50 goals in 64 matches. This win not only strengthened Real's position in the standings but also highlighted the team's leadership and dominance in the competition.
Other Champions League Results
Tottenham defeated Villarreal 1-0 with the help of a goalkeeping own goal by Rulli. The match between Borussia Dortmund and Juventus ended in a 4-4 draw. Benfica staged a comeback to win 3-2, with two goals from Rafa Silva. Arsenal beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0. Belgium's Union SG, making their tournament debut, defeated PSV Eindhoven 3-1.
Beyond the Champions League, stars of the football world also shone in the League Cup. Star footballer Lionel Messi scored one goal and assisted another for Inter Miami, leading the team to a 3-1 victory over Seattle Sounders. Messi passed to Jordi Alba in the 12th minute, who gave Miami the lead. In the 41st minute, with Messi's assist, the score became 2-0.
In the second half, Ian Frey scored from a corner taken by Rodrigo De Paul, extending the team's lead to 3-0. Obbed Vargas scored a consolation goal for the Sounders in the 69th minute.
