R. De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi blasts 'shameful' Real Madrid penalty but admits Dani Carvajal didn't deserve red card for headbutting Marseille goalkeeper

Real Madrid opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Marseille, but controversy overshadowed the result. Dani Carvajal was shown a red card for headbutting goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, while Kylian Mbappe struck twice from the spot to secure victory. Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi branded the late penalty "shameful" as he criticised the officials' decisions.

Dani Ceballos made apologetic phone call to Roberto De Zerbi after Marseille transfer U-turn as midfielder opted to stay at Real Madrid

Dani Ceballos reached out to Roberto De Zerbi to explain his decision to reject Marseille's offer as the midfielder opted to stay at Real Madrid. The French side approached the Spaniard late in the transfer window and even reached a deal with Madrid, with De Zerbi eager to make him a key player following Adrien Rabiot's exit.