Real Madrid and Manchester City secure victories in Champions League openers
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Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Real Madrid opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday. Kylian Mbappé scored his 71st goal in the competition, while Federico Valverde added a second following an error from goalkeeper Josep Martínez. Manchester City also began with a win, defeating Porto 2-0 behind a second-half brace from Erling Haaland. Elsewhere, Aston Villa recorded a 3-2 away win against Club Brugge, and Borussia Dortmund overcame Villarreal 3-2. Real Betis claimed a 3-2 comeback win against Lille, while AEK Athens earned a 1-0 victory over LASK. The first matchday of the league phase continues across three nights.
- •Kylian Mbappé scored his 71st Champions League goal for Real Madrid.
- •Erling Haaland recorded two goals in Manchester City's 2-0 win at Porto.
- •Aston Villa earned a 3-2 victory at Club Brugge.
- •Borussia Dortmund finished with a 3-2 win against Villarreal after late goals from Serhou Guirassy.
- •Real Betis defeated Lille 3-2 in France.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid win Champions League opener as Haaland stars for Man City
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Mbappé and Haaland score as Real Madrid and Man City win CL openers
"Jose Mourinho got off to a winning start on his return to the Champions League with Real Madrid on Tuesday as the Spanish giants beat Inter Milan 2-1, while Erling Haaland scored twice in Manchester City's victory at Porto.- Welcome win for Villa - Villa, last season's Europa League winners, put their poor start to this campaign behind them to beat Belgian champions Club Brugge 3-2 away.
"Last season's top scorer Kylian Mbappé was on target as record winners Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 in their Champions League opener on Tuesday. Mbappé netted in the 14th and captain Federico Valverde added the second nine minutes later as Real took full advantage of Inter mistakes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 10:05 PMReal Madrid win Champions League opener as Haaland stars for Man City
Jose Mourinho got off to a winning start on his return to the Champions League with Real Madrid on Tuesday as the Spanish giants beat Inter Milan 2-1, while Erling Haaland scored twice in Manchester City's victory at Porto.- Welcome win for Villa - Villa, last season's Europa League winners, put their poor start to this campaign behind them to beat Belgian champions Club Brugge 3-2 away.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 10:03 PMMbappé and Haaland score as Real Madrid and Man City win CL openers
Last season's top scorer Kylian Mbappé was on target as record winners Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 in their Champions League opener on Tuesday. Mbappé netted in the 14th and captain Federico Valverde added the second nine minutes later as Real took full advantage of Inter mistakes.
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