Mbappe scores as Real Madrid kick off Champions League with win

MADRID, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid began their Champions League defense with a 3-1 win at home against Stuttgart, where the German side will feel they let Real Madrid off the hook.

Kylian Mbappe put Madrid ahead just moments into the second half after a first 45 minutes in which Madrid had to thank goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for keeping the scores level. The Belgian made crucial stops to deny Enzo Millot,