Real Madrid eventually secured victory, but Stuttgart made them work hard for the three points. We break down the action

A tough battle. Here is the reaction to the late win. More to come: Player ratings, post game quotes and the ManagingMadrid podcast It was match day one of the brand new Champions League, and love it or loathe it - the games needed to be played.

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti will welcome two of his biggest players back to the starting line up when Real Madrid hosts Stuttgart in its 2024/2025 Champions League debut.

Kylian Mbappé makes his first Champions League start for the club, while Vinícius Júnior also makes the XI after boss Carlo Ancelotti explained his struggles with form earlier

Real Madrid secured a 3-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart in their UEFA Champions League opener in Madrid. Despite early struggles, goals from Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger, and Endrick ensured their win.

Here's what Real Madrid's XI could look like against Stuttgart. Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Stuttgart (4-3-3) GK: Thibaut Courtois – Unlike last season, Courtois is fully f

In their opening game of this season’s Champions League, and their first in over 14 years, VfB Stuttgart lost 3-1 to Real Madrid.

Watch highlights as Kylian Mbappe and Endrick score as Real Madrid beat Stuttgart 3-1 in their opening Champions League game at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Kylian Mbappe's reaction to Endrick's goal against Stuttgart has emerged amid speculation he was unhappy with his teammate for not passing.

New footage of Kylian Mbappe's reaction to Endrick's late goal in the Champions League has emerged and provides a full picture of the interaction between the two Real Madrid teammates. Defending champions Madrid got their Champions League campaign underway with a win on Tuesday night as they beat Stuttgart 3-1 at the Bernabeu.