It is going to be an interesting and intense contest between these clubs. Real Madrid are likely to come out victorious against Marseille in their opening UEFA Champions League clash
Match info: UEFA Champions League
Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Date: Tuesday, 16th September 2025
Time: 8 pm Nigerian time
Real Madrid will kick off their bid to win a 16th Champions League trophy when they welcome Marseille to the Santiago Bernabeu for Tuesday's league phase meeting.
This will be the first meeting between the two sides since Cristiano Ronaldo netted braces in home and away victories in the 2009-10 group stage.
Head-to-head:
Real Madrid have won all 4 UEFA Champions League meetings between the two teams.
- Marseille are yet to defeat Real Madrid.
- Los Blancos scored 12 in those matches
- Marseille hit the back of the net on 4 occasions.
- Real Madrid have secured 2 clean sheets in their last four matches.
- Marseille have kept just 1 clean sheet this season.
- All their encounters produced at least 3 goals.
Form:
- Real Madrid in all competitions: W-W-W-W
- Marseille in all competitions: L-W-L-W
Team News:
- Jude Bellingham, Antonio Rudiger, Eduardo Camavinga, Endrick and Ferland Mendy are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Real Madrid.
- All of the squad members for Marseille are fit and ready to be in action.
Player(s) to watch:
- Kylian Mbappe has been in flying form for Los Blancos. Kylian Mbappe has carried his form from the last season and is going to be a thorn for the opponent’s defence. With his skill set and current form, Mbappe is going to be a big advantage for Madrid in the final third.
- Mason Greenwood has scored two goals and has three assists to his name in four Ligue 1 appearances. The Englishman is looking in good touch and is going to play a crucial role in the attacking front for Marseille. He is going to lead the attack from the right and can also create plays for his fellow teammates.