Real Madrid kick off their 2025–26 Champions League campaign against Ligue 1 side Marseille.
After a disappointing quarterfinals exit last season, Real Madrid are in pursuit of European redemption. Now under the leadership of Xabi Alonso, the Spanish giants have their sights set on claiming their 16th Champions League title, and their journey to Puskás Aréna all begins on Tuesday night.
The good news for Los Blancos is Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga are available for selection after lengthy injury spells. Both players made Alonso’s 23-player squad and could be in for their first appearances of the season in Real Madrid’s Champions League opener.
Plus, Dean Huijsen is eligible to play despite his controversial red card in La Liga at the weekend. Only Endrick, Ferland Mendy and Antonio Rüdiger are ruled out of the clash due to injury.
Here’s what Real Madrid’s XI could look like against Marseille on Sept. 16.






