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The peak matchup of the Champions League! Real Madrid vs. Marseille score prediction, who will be the ups and downs of the Bernabeu tonight?

4:26pm, 16 September 2025【Football】

The feast of offensive football, the Champions League night is destined to be sleepless!

At 3 am on August 17, the Champions League battle rekindled, and Real Madrid will face the French Ligue 1 powerhouse Marseille at the Bernabeu Stadium. This focus battle is not only a competition of strength between the two giant teams, but also a collision of two football styles.

Who can take the lead in the first Champions League match in the new season? Let's analyze and predict the direction and final score of this game.

Analysis of the strength of both sides

Real Madrid:

Galaxy battleships continue to strengthen their lineup this summer, and Brazilian Trident Vinicius, Rodrigo and Enderic cooperate are becoming more and more mature. New aid Alfonso Davis's ability to break through the left will put huge pressure on the Marseille defense line. Although he lost Benzema, Bellingham became more and more experienced in the organization and dispatch of the midfield and was able to deliver sufficient ammunition to the forward line.

Marseille: As the runner-up of Ligue 1 last season, Marseille maintained the stability of the main framework. Forward Mohamed Ali scored 17 league goals last season and was in good shape. The cooperation between midfielders Weilertu and Towan can launch a fast and effective counterattack.

Key showdown

left offensive and defensive battle: The showdown between Alfonso Davis and Marseille right-back Close will directly affect the game trend. Davis has a clear speed advantage, but Close is experienced and good at defensive skills.

Midfield Control: Cross and Bellingham's technical passes will face the tough press of the Marseille midfielder. Whoever can control the midfield will have the initiative in the game.

Front efficiency: Real Madrid has created a lot of opportunities, but the conversion rate fluctuates from time to time; Marseille relies more on fast counterattacks. The quality of the final kick may directly determine the outcome of the game.

Score prediction analysis

Considerations:

Real Madrid has obvious home advantage. The cheers of Bernabeu fans can bring extra motivation to the team

The first game of the Champions League, both sides will be more cautious and will not be too aggressive. Real Madrid has the advantage in strength, but the threat of Marseille counterattack cannot be underestimated

Ancelotti's tactical arrangement is usually relatively stable, especially in the Champions League stadium

Score prediction:

Combining all factors, Real Madrid is expected to defeat their opponents at home. The most likely score is 2-0 or 2-1.

If Real Madrid scored a goal as soon as possible, they may score a bigger score, such as 3-1; if Marseille defends tenaciously, they may also have a conservative score of 1-0.

However, the score of 2-1 is the most likely: Real Madrid takes the lead by virtue of their strength, and Marseille uses the counterattack to recover a goal, but it is difficult to reverse the defeat in the end.

Highlights of the match

New aid Alfonso Davis's debut in Real Madrid's Champions League

Can Bellingham continue his wonderful performance last season

Marseille forward Mohamed Ali's test against top defenders

The tactical game between Ancelotti and Garcia

Conclusion

Champions League nights are always full of suspense and surprises, and this is the charm of football. Although Real Madrid has the advantage on paper, football is round and anything can happen. Regardless of the final score, this will be a wonderful offensive battle, worth the fans staying up late to watch.

Final prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Marseille