Real Madrid vs Marseille Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

Los Blancos secured an easy win when these sides last collided.

Real Madrid are set to battle it out against Olympique de Marseille in the first matchweek of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League league phase. Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is ready to witness the clash.

Having won the UCL 15 times, Real Madrid are the record winners of the competition. Their performances in the European tournament have been great.

However, during the last season, they failed to meet the standards. This time around, Los Blancos will be looking to outshine all their opponents so that they can bag another Champions League title.

Marseille will be away from home for their opening UEFA Champions League game of the new season. It will be a tough contest for them, despite having a decent squad. The Ligue 1 side have never been able to defeat the Madrid team, hence keeping them under pressure from the beginning.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
• Date: Wednesday, September 17
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, September 16; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Irfan Peljto
• VAR: In use

Form:

Real Madrid: W-W-W-W

Marseille: L-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

The Frenchman 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.

Kylian MVP. pic.twitter.com/Z5suWfrr8A

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) September 13, 2025

Mason Greenwood (Marseille)

In four Ligue 1 appearances, Mason Greenwood has scored two goals and has three assists to his name. 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.

Match Facts

• Marseille are yet to defeat Real Madrid.
• Los Blancos are on a four-match winning streak against Olympique de Marseille.
• Real Madrid have secured two clean sheets in their last four matches.

Real Madrid vs Marseille: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Madrid to win @3/8  Betway
• Kylian Mbappe to score @5/2 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @1/1 bet365

Injury and 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.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Real Madrid won: 4

Marseille won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Courtois (GK); Carvajal, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouameni, Valverde; Rodrygo, Guler, Vini Jr; Mbappe

Marseille predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

De Lange (GK); Murillo, Pavard, Aguerd, Medina; Gomes, Kondogbia; Greenwood, Nadir, Weah; Aubameyang

Match Prediction

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.

Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Marseille

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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