"Starting with the hosts, ending the 2024/25 campaign without a single piece of silverware to show for their troubles, Real Madrid have certainly got a new era underway over the summer. Now under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, Los Blancos are certainly enjoying life under the former Bayer Leverkusen boss. Enjoying a stellar start to proceedings, the Spanish giants will be looking to open their Champions League adventure with a heavyweight statement on home soil."
"While ex-Bournemouth defender and summer recruit Dean Huijsen might have been shown a La Liga red card over the weekend, the Spanish international is free to feature here. However, yet to make a single appearance this season, Real Madrid are once again expected to be without midfield talisman Jude Bellingham on Tuesday night. Despite only making a cameo appearance off the bench on Saturday, former Liverpool superstar Trent Alexander-Arnold should be handed a full recall."
Real Madrid begin their Champions League campaign at the Bernabeu under new coach Xabi Alonso after a trophyless 2024/25 season and a strong start to this domestic campaign. Madrid have won their first four La Liga matches by an aggregate 8-2 and recorded a 2-1 victory at Real Sociedad after the international break. The hosts have lost only two Champions League matches at the Bernabeu in the past four years. Dean Huijsen is available despite a recent red card, while Jude Bellingham remains absent. Trent Alexander‑Arnold should return to the starting lineup, and Arda Guler retains his place. Marseille arrive following a 4-0 home win against Lorient but opened their domestic campaign with a 1-0 defeat.
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