Wed Sep 18 12:51:33 UTC 2024: ## Real Madrid Kick Off Champions League Campaign With Victory Over Stuttgart
Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Stuttgart in their opening Champions League match, with Kylian Mbappé leading the charge. The French forward, who scored Madrid’s first goal, described the match as “tough” but emphasized the importance of a strong start in the competition. “The Champions League is always tough,” he said, “and we wanted to kick off with a win.”
Mbappé was particularly pleased with the team’s performance in the second half, stating: “We started the second half really well, we applied pressure, we played our game and we scored the first goal early on.” The game was ultimately decided by a strong team effort, with Mbappé scoring twice and young Brazilian forward Endrick adding a third goal.
The victory was particularly sweet for Mbappé, who has been in prolific form, scoring in three consecutive matches. He expressed his commitment to continued improvement, stating: “I can do more. I know I’m going to do more. Every game I feel better and now I’m scoring goals.”
Endrick’s goal was also a highlight of the match, with Mbappé praising the 18-year-old’s composure and ability to find the net. “The most important thing is to score a goal,” he said. “He scored his goal and got away from the players. He’s very young. He gets his playing time and he scores his goals.”
Mbappé reiterated Real Madrid’s unwavering ambition to win every trophy, emphasizing the importance of achieving victory in each match. “When you play for Real Madrid you have to win every trophy,” he stated. “Every game we try to win and when you wear this crest you must win.”
The victory sets the stage for a strong Champions League campaign for Real Madrid, who will now turn their attention to their next match in La Liga.
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