Kylian Mbappe ( center) celebrates with Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo after scoring for Real Madrid.[AFP]
Kylian Mbappe scored on his first Champions League appearance for Real Madrid as the holders started their trophy defence with a 3-1 win over Stuttgart on Tuesday.
Antonio Rudiger headed home in the 83rd minute for the record 15-time champions after Deniz Undav had levelled Mbappe's opener just seconds into the second half.
Endrick, another Champions League debutant, wrapped up Madrid's win with a low drive in stoppage time.
Stuttgart had the better of an entertaining opening period but Carlo Ancelotti's team have a habit of grinding out victories when up against the wall and they took the three points despite the visitors' impressive efforts.