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Real Madrid vs Marseille preview: Prediction, date, venue, how to watch Champions League match on DAZN
Tuesday night - September 16 - sees the Champions League return for the 2025-26 season and you can see all the action live in selected countries on DAZN.
The competition once again begins with the new league phase after it was introduced last season, and matchday one sees some huge games across three nights, including Real Madrid's opener against French side Marseille.
It's a new era for the Spanish giants after Carlo Ancelotti left last season and has since been replaced by former midfielder Xabi Alonso , fresh off his success in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen.
Alonso's reign didn't get off to the best start as they were dumped out of the Club World Cup at the semi-final this summer, but he'll be looking for normal service to resume as Madrid look to bag their sixteenth European crown in 2026.
That journey begins with a visit from Roberto Di Zerbi's Marseille, who finished runners-up in Ligue 1 last season and boast a squad with familiar names such as Mason Greenwood, Neal Maupay and Benjamin Pavard.
DAZN News has all the information ahead of Real Madrid vs Marseille.
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Real Madrid vs Marseille kick-off date
Real Madrid vs Marseille will take place at 8 pm BST on Tuesday, September 16, in the Champions League
That means that fans watching in the US and Canada can see the game at 3 pm ET and 12 pm PT, while it's a 7am kick-off on Wednesday, September 18, for fans in New Zealand.
- Date: Tuesday, September 16
- Kick-off: 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT / 7 am NZST (Wednesday
Where is Real Madrid vs Marseille being played?
Real Madrid vs Marseille will take place at The Bernabeu, located in Madrid.
One of the most famous arenas in football, following its extensive renovation in 2023, the stadium now has a capacity of 83,186 and has hosted the final of this tournament four times.
Real Madrid vs Marseille - the key men
Kylian Mbappe - Real Madrid
The Frenchman scored 44 goals for Real last season to establish himself as the main man in Madrid following his move from PSG.
He's picked up right where he left off this campaign too, and he'll have eyes on helping himself to a first-ever Champions League medal in 2026.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Marseille
The former Arsenal man may now be in the December of his career, but he's still as dangerous as ever in front of goal.
He's already off the mark for the season and his explosiveness and experience could be the difference for Marseille in Madrid.
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Real Madrid vs Marseille prediction
Real Madrid are experts at these routine Champions League round one games, and while Marseille will present a threat, the Spanish side should have too much for them.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Marseille
Full Champions League fixture list for Matchday 1
Tuesday 16 September
- Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal
- PSV vs Union Saint-Gilloise
- Benfica vs Qarabag FK
- Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund
- Real Madrid vs Marseille
- Tottenham vs Villarreal
Wednesday 17 September
- Olympiacos vs AE Pafos
- Slavia Prague vs Bodo/Glimt
- Ajax vs Inter
- Bayern Munich vs Chelsea
- Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid
- PSG vs Atalanta
Thursday, 18 September
- Club Brugge vs Monaco
- Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen
- Frankfurt vs Galatasaray
- Manchester City vs Napoli
- Newcastle vs Barcelona
- Sporting vs Kairat Almaty
How to watch Real Madrid vs Marseille in the USA on DAZN
Soccer fans in the US can watch Real Madrid versus Marseille in the Champions League in Spanish language as part of their DAZN subscription package.
New customers to DAZN can get a special 20% discount for a subscription to watch Champions League soccer.
Sign up between September 11-September 19, 2025, to get an Annual Subscription for $179.99 (down from $224.99) as a one-off up-front cost; or $15.99 per month for 12 months, (reduced from $19.99 per month)*.
A DAZN subscription also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
CBS has coverage of every Champions League match in English language this season. You can get more details and subscribe to CBS's Champions League coverage here.
*New customers only
How to watch the Champions League in New Zealand on DAZN
Every Champions League game during the 2025-26 season is streamed in high-definition and comes as part of a DAZN subscription.
New customers can get a special 20% discount for a subscription. Sign up between September 11-September 19, 2025, to get an Annual Subscription for $119.99 (down from $149.99) as a one-off up-front cost; or $11.99 per month for 12 months, (reduced from $14.99)*.
A DAZN subscription also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
How to watch the Champions League in Canada on DAZN
Watch every game of the Champions League this season in Canada with a DAZN subscription.
There are three subscription options, offering differing selections of sports in each. Access to every Champions League match is included in all three package offerings, ranging from $29.99 to $44.99 per month (for 12 months)
