Real Madrid begin CL title defense with late win
Real Madrid began their Champions League title defence with a 2-1 home win against Sporting Lisbon on Thursday. Bruno Cesar scored the opener in the 46th minute before Cristiano Ronaldo scored with a free kick in the 89th minute of his 350th Champions League appearance. Alvaro Morata headed home James Rodriguez' cross in the 94th-minute to settle the tie 2-1.