Dhaka, Sept. 18 -- Kylian Mbappe converted two penalties to secure Real Madrid a 2-1 victory over Olympique de Marseille in their Champions League group stage opener despite playing the final stages with 10 men after Captain Dani Carvajal was sent off.The Santiago Bernabeu was the stage for a dramatic match, with moments of brilliance from the goalkeepers, a glaring error from a young star and late controversy leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
Real Madrid began on the front foot despite Coach Xabi Alonso being forced into an early substitution when fullback Trent Alexander-Arnold sustained a leg injury three minutes after kickoff.Mbappe nearly produced a spectacular opener with a bicycle kick from inside the box that flew just wide,...