Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory against Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. Despite playing without fear, the Bundesliga side was unlucky not to come away with at least a point. Real Madrid, known for their ability to handle pressure and produce late magic in the Champions League, opened the new league phase with three points.
One standout player was 18-year-old Endrick, who scored his first Champions League goal after coming off the bench. The young striker showed great potential and handled the pressure well. His goal came during a quick counterattack when Stuttgart was pushing for an equalizer. Endrick struck from 25 yards out, with the ball skidding along the turf beautifully.
Rodrygo also had an impactful performance for Real Madrid. After facing criticism and a slow start to the season, he provided a selfless assist for Kylian Mbappe early in the second half, turning the tide in favor of Los Blancos.
However, there were some concerns about Real Madrid’s defense during this match. Lucas Vazquez and Ferland Mendy struggled against Stuttgart’s forwards and were eventually substituted due to their poor performances. Despite Mendy being in line for a new contract, his place in the starting lineup is not guaranteed.
Real Madrid’s ability to balance their superstars while pursuing glory was evident in this match. Although there may be drawbacks to their pursuit of attacking full-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alphonso Davies in 2025, this game served as a reminder of how their upside outweighs any potential issues.
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