Real Madrid will kick off their bid for a 16th Champions League trophy when they welcome Olympique de Marseille to the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday in their opening Group Phase match of the 2025-26 season.

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid CF at Reale Arena on September 13, 2025 in San Sebastian,…


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How to Watch Real Madrid vs Marseille

  • Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
  • Time: 3:00 PM EDT
  • Channel: DAZN Exclusive
  • Stream: DAZN (Watch Now)

With new manager Xabi Alonso at the helm, Madrid come in sizzling after a perfect start in La Liga. Marseille, coached by Roberto De Zerbi, have been more mixed in Ligue 1 but are firming up their shape, especially following a 4-0 win over Lorient.

This fixture carries historical weight. Real Madrid and Marseille last met back in the 2009-10 group stage, when Cristiano Ronaldo scored braces in both the home and away fixtures. Overall, Madrid holds the advantage: 4 wins in 4 head-to-head matches. They’ve scored 12 goals in those games, while Marseille has managed 4.

With history on their side and star power leading the way, Real Madrid will look to begin their Champions League campaign with authority at the Santiago Bernabéu.

For Marseille, the challenge is steep, but the chance to upset Europe’s most decorated club provides all the motivation they need. Whether it’s Mbappé chasing his first European crown or De Zerbi’s men seeking to shock the world, Tuesday’s clash promises a dramatic start to the group stage.

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