Real Madrid commenced their Champions League title defense with a 3-1 victory over Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu, despite Stuttgart's strong performance for much of the match. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring shortly after halftime, but Deniz Undav equalized for Stuttgart in the 68th minute, heading in a cross from Jamie Leweling. Key saves from Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois kept the game level before Antonio Rüdiger scored from a Luka Modric corner in the 83rd minute. Youngster Endrick sealed the win with a long-range goal in stoppage time. Stuttgart showcased resilience and dominated early possession, but ultimately fell short against the defending champions. The match highlighted a blend of youth and experience for Madrid as they navigated a challenging opener in the tournament.