Madrid, City kick off with wins as Champions League returns
Summary
Real Madrid and Manchester City opened their Champions League campaigns with wins, as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland scored decisive goals. Jose Mourinho also marked a winning return to the competition, while Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund, Real Betis and AEK Athens all earned victories.
Key Points
- Kylian Mbappe scored early as Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu.
- Erling Haaland struck twice to help Manchester City defeat Porto 2-0.
- Jose Mourinho returned to the Champions League with a win over Inter Milan in Madrid.
- Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund, Real Betis and AEK Athens also won their opening matches.
