Real Madrid vs Marseille – Predicted lineup and team news

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·16 de setembro de 2025

Real Madrid vs Marseille – Predicted lineup and team news

Real Madrid are poised for a Champions League opener against Marseille at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday.

The Spanish giants begin their campaign as strong favourites, welcoming the French visitors in what promises to be a compelling first-round matchup.

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Real Madrid vs Marseille – Predicted lineups and team news

Real Madrid Team News

Under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, who took over from Carlo Ancelotti this summer, Real Madrid have hit the ground running with four consecutive wins in La Liga. Alonso has quickly stamped his authority, shaping the squad into a robust and cohesive force, undeterred by departures over the transfer window.

However, the Madrid boss must navigate several defensive obstacles as the Champions League group stage gets underway. Most notably, Antonio Rudiger has been ruled out for two to three months after sustaining an injury in his left leg during training. The German defender’s absence threatens to leave Real’s backline exposed during a critical stretch, including major fixtures such as El Clásico and high-profile European ties against Juventus and Liverpool.

Madrid’s injury woes don’t stop there. Endrick remains on the sidelines with a hamstring issue, while Ferland Mendy continues his spell out due to muscular problems. However, the return of Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga is imminent after both were named in the squad for Tuesday.

After picking up a controversial red card in Madrid’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Real Sociedad, Dean Huijsen is suspended for the next La Liga match. The suspension does not apply to the Champions League.