Real Madrid and Marseille’s first meeting in 16 years comes on the first matchday of the 2025–26 Champions League league phase.
All eyes will be on Xabi Alonso as he spearheads his first Champions League match in charge of Real Madrid. The pressure is on the new boss to lead the Spanish giants back to European glory after they crashed out of the competition at the hands of Arsenal in last season’s quarterfinals.
Los Blancos’ first test comes against an opponent they have a perfect record against: Marseille. Real Madrid have managed four victories in their four meetings with the French outfit, giving them the historic edge over Roberto De Zerbi’s side ahead of Tuesday’s bout.
Still, over a decade has passed since Real Madrid and Marseille clashed on Europe’s biggest stage, leaving the door open for a new, exiting matchup between the two clubs.
Here is guide to the Champions League clash.






