Real Madrid Set to Commence UEFA Champions League Campaign Against Olympique Marseille
Madrid (Spain) – Real Madrid will kick off their 2025-26 UEFA Champions League season on Tuesday, September 16, as they host Olympique Marseille at the prestigious Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Following a disappointing quarterfinal exit in the previous season, the team, coached by Xabi Alonso, is eager to reclaim European supremacy and secure a 16th Champions League title.
A significant boost for Real Madrid is the return of midfielders Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga, who have both completed rehabilitation from injuries. While they have been included in the squad, it is anticipated that they will start on the bench to mitigate the risk of reinjury.
However, the injury situation for Madrid remains concerning. Key players Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, and forward Endrick will miss the match due to thigh and hamstring injuries. Rudiger, particularly, is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 months, creating challenges in the team’s defensive lineup that Alonso must address as the season progresses.
Marseille arrives in Madrid with a mostly intact squad, though they will monitor the fitness of Amine Gouiri, who is recovering from a head injury. Additionally, new signing Nayef Aguerd is unavailable due to concussion protocols. Despite these minor concerns, Marseille aims to pose a serious challenge to the Spanish giants in their Champions League opener.
Broadcast Information for Real Madrid vs. Olympique Marseille
Match Date: The match is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15.
Kick-off Time: The game will commence at 12:30 AM IST.
Venue: The match will take place at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
Television Broadcast in India: Indian viewers can watch the match on the Sony Sports Network.
Online Streaming in India: Fans can stream the match online via SonyLiv.
