UEFA Champions League Gameweek 1
Real Madrid 2 - 1 FT Marseille
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' ↓ T. Alexander-Arnold ↑D. Carvajal
T. Weah (M. Greenwood) 22'
29' K. Mbappe
HT
Benjamin Pavard 46'
54' Éder Militão
63' ↓ F. Mastantuono ↑B. Diaz
63' ↓ Rodrygo ↑Vinicius Junior
↓ M. O'Riley ↑I. Paixao 66'
↓ G. Kondogbia ↑A. Vermeeren 66'
71' Daniel Carvajal
72' Daniel Carvajal
73' ↓ A. Guler ↑R. Asencio
Facundo Medina 75'
↓ Emerson ↑M. Murillo 78'
↓ T. Weah ↑A. Gouiri 78'
81' K. Mbappe
↓ B. Pavard ↑C. Egan-Riley 87'
90'+7 Álvaro Carreras
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Madrid
Goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Trent Alexander-Arnold
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
5
Entry
Éder Militão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dean Huijsen 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Álvaro Fernández 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Federico Valverde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aurélien Tchouaméni
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Franco Mastantuono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Arda Güler
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rodrygo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Kylian Mbappé 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Andriy Lunin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fran González
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dani Carvajal 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
David Alaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl Asencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jude Bellingham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Camavinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Ceballos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brahim Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vinícius Júnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marseille
Goalkeepers
Gerónimo Rulli
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Benjamin Pavard 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
39%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Leonardo Balerdi 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Facundo Medina
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Emerson Palmieri 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Geoffrey Kondogbia
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
4
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
82%
Pass Acc
Mason Greenwood
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Matt O'Riley
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Timothy Weah 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
Forwards
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Jeffrey de Lange
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jelle Van Neck
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Conrad Egan-Riley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Murillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Vermeeren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bilal Nadir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darryl Bakola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amine Gouiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Paixão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robinio Vaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Real Madrid
Marseille
Real Madrid
Marseille
Mbappé's Penalty Masterclass Carries Madrid Past Resilient Marseille
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. Real Madrid's clinical conversion from the spot proved the difference in a match where Marseille's defensive heroics nearly forced an upset at the Bernabéu.
Chaos Erupts at the Bernabéu
From the opening whistle, intensity defined this Champions League collision. Marseille struck first through T. Weah's finish in the 22nd minute—a stunning blow that sent ripples through the home support. But balance shifted instantly when Kylian Mbappé stepped up to the spot just seven minutes later, converting a penalty with the composure of a man who thrives under stakes. The French forward's ice-cold execution hinted at what was to come.
Rulli's Fortress Crumbles, Then Holds
Gerónimo Rulli emerged as Marseille's saviour, posting a masterclass with 13 saves—a performance that defied the 43% possession stranglehold Real Madrid maintained. Yet even his heroics couldn't prevent the inevitable. Rodrygo orchestrated Madrid's midfield pressure with surgical precision, while Madrid's 28 shots turned the Bernabéu into a shooting gallery. The upset factor lingered throughout, kept alive solely by Rulli's reflexes and Marseille's disciplined shape.
Carvajal's Dismissal Seals the Narrative
The turning point arrived in the 72nd minute when Daniel Carvajal received a red card for violent conduct—a moment that should have handed Marseille momentum. Instead, Mbappé's second penalty in the 81st minute, coolly converted despite the numerical disadvantage, punctured any hopes of a comeback. Madrid's xG of 3.65 versus Marseille's 0.73 told the story: this was never truly in doubt, despite the scoreline's drama. The hosts' 86% pass accuracy and 15 shots on target proved too much for even Rulli's extraordinary evening.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Daniel Carvajal impact the match?
Carvajal's 72nd-minute dismissal for violent conduct should have shifted momentum toward Marseille, but Mbappé's second penalty nine minutes later sealed Madrid's victory despite ten men.
What made Gerónimo Rulli the Man of the Match?
Rulli's 13 saves kept Marseille competitive against Madrid's relentless attack, defying a 28-shot bombardment and maintaining the contest's dramatic tension throughout.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A Clash of Pedigree and Pace
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 10/100. This opening league stage fixture serves as a high-stakes litmus test for two historic sides aiming to secure an early foothold in the race for direct top-eight qualification.
The Setup
The journey toward European glory resumes at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on September 16, 2025. Real Madrid enters this competition with their typical aura of invincibility, though their recent domestic Form suggests they are still finding their perfect Balance. Sitting in 7th place with 12 points, the Spanish giants have showcased a clinical edge, netting 13 goals in their opening six matches. Their opponents, Marseille, arrive as a wildcard entry. Currently 16th in the standings, the French side has struggled for consistency but possesses the offensive Stars capable of punishing any defensive lapse. In this new league stage format, every goal counts toward the final Stakes of avoiding the knockout round play-offs.
Key Battle
The decisive confrontation will unfold in the transition phase. Without specific individual matchups to track, the tactical focus shifts to the Real Madrid midfield unit against the Marseille defensive block. The visitors have shown a tendency to absorb pressure before launching vertical counter-attacks, a strategy that will test the recovery speed of the home side's backline. If the Madrid engine room can dictate the tempo and prevent Marseille from turning the game into a chaotic end-to-end affair, the hosts will likely dominate possession and territory.
Our Prediction
Expect a calculated start from the home side, using the width of the pitch to stretch the Marseille defense. While the visitors may find joy on the break to snatch a goal, the depth and experience of the Madrid squad should prevail. We anticipate a 3-1 victory for the hosts, with the decisive blows coming in a flurry during the second half as the French resistance eventually buckles under sustained pressure.