Real Madrid welcomes Marseille to the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on matchday one of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, 16 September 2025.
Having travelled from France to Spain, the 1992/93 European champions are well aware of the threat Real Madrid’s attacking players pose in the clash.
With superstars like Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Franco Mastantuono, Rodrygo, and Arda Güler in the Los Blancos’ squad, it would be wise for Roberto De Zerbi to use a defensive formation.
Xabi Alonso’s side has been firing on all cylinders since the start of the La Liga season in August. They’re definitely looking to kick off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a win against Marseille.
A point in the match will boost Marseille’s confidence in the future, while a win at the Bernabéu would be the icing on the cake. For more on this match, check out the live score here and live commentary at the bottom of the page.
Real Madrid vs Marseille: Who Are the Key Players?
One of the key players for Real Madrid is, without doubt, Kylian Mbappé. The French superstar has been playing exquisite football since the start of the 2025/26 La Liga season. He has been banging in goals for his club as well as his country.
Mbappé has scored four goals in four matches for Real Madrid. He’s definitely one of the players to keep an eye on in this clash.
Another player who has been in fine form for Alonso’s side is Arda Güler. The 20-year-old Turkish international has scored two goals in four matches for Real Madrid. He could have scored more if it weren’t for VAR.
Mason Greenwood is an absolute key player for Marseille. He has been in fine form since last season. The English forward has scored two goals and recorded three assists in his first four matches of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 campaign. Madrid defenders have got to keep a close watch on the 23-year-old footballer.
Real Madrid: Latest Results
In their last La Liga match, Real Madrid edged Real Sociedad 2-1 despite receiving a red card in the first half of the Round 4 clash. Lethal goal scorer Kylian Mbappé and creative midfielder Arda Güler netted for Los Blancos in the first half.
Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad scored a penalty in the 56th minute, making the score 2-1. However, 10-man Real Madrid, who also had a goal disallowed, were able to defend their lead until the end of the match.
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Did Marseille Win Their Last Two Matches?
Marseille demolished Lorient 4-0 in their last Ligue 1 match on 12 September 2025. Mason Greenwood, Benjamin Pavard, Angel Gomes, and Nayef Aguerd all registered their names on the showdown’s scoresheet.
Before that match, Marseille lost to a stronger Lyon. Lyon edged Marseille 1-0 in Round 3 of Ligue 1 on 31 August 2025. Pavel Sulc scored the only goal of the encounter in the 87th minute.
It was not a particularly bad performance from Marseille, who received a red card in the 29th minute of the match.
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Real Madrid vs Marseille: Head-to-Head in the UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid and Marseille’s last two matches in the UEFA Champions League were in 2009. Cristiano Ronaldo was still playing for Los Blancos at that time. That’s history right there.
On 8 December 2009, Ronaldo scored twice when Real Madrid beat Marseille 3-1 in France. The legendary superstar scored in the fifth and 80th minutes of the thriller. Raul Albiol scored the other goal for Madrid. Marseille’s only goal came from Lucho Gonzalez.
A few months earlier, on 30 September 2009, Real Madrid thumped Marseille 3-0. Ronaldo again netted a brace in the showdown in Spain. Brazilian creative midfielder Kaka scored the other goal for Madrid from the penalty spot.
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