Wed Sep 18 02:15:52 UTC 2024: ## Real Madrid’s New Star Shines in Champions League Debut as Bayern Munich Dominates
Real Madrid kicked off their Champions League title defense with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. Brazilian sensation Endrick, making his debut for the club, scored the winning goal, showcasing his talent alongside established stars Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr.
Mbappe opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the second half, but Stuttgart responded with an equalizer. However, Endrick, dubbed “Bobby” by his new teammates, sealed the win with a stunning strike from outside the box, becoming the youngest player ever to score for Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich dominated Dinamo Zagreb in a goal-fest at the Allianz Arena, crushing the Croatian side 9-2. Harry Kane led the charge, scoring four goals and surpassing Wayne Rooney’s record for most Champions League goals by an English player. His performance also earned Bayern the record for most goals in a single Champions League match.
Elsewhere, Aston Villa, back in the Champions League after a long absence, defeated BSC Young Boys 3-0 in their first away fixture. Juventus, returning after a year’s absence, also secured a comfortable 3-1 win over PSV, with young Kenan Yildiz becoming the youngest Champions League goalscorer for the Italian club.
The first matchday of the expanded 36-team Champions League tournament saw a total of nine goals scored, setting the stage for an exciting season of European football.
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