Real Madrid v Marseille: Line-ups confirmed as Mbappe and Trent start

Real Madrid v Marseille: Line-ups confirmed as Mbappe and Trent start

Real Madrid start their campaign for a record-extending 16th Champions League win at home to French side Marseille tonight.

Kylian Mbappe starts, as does England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Jude Bellingham is on the bench after his shoulder surgery.

Mason Greenwood starts in attack for the visitors.

Bellingham is back and fit enough to be on the bench, alongside Vinicius Jr as Xabi Alonso names a very strong squad.

Argentine youngster Franco Mastantuono is handed a start, while Uruguay midfielder Fede Valverde is captain.

📋✅ Our starting XI!
🆚 @OM_English pic.twitter.com/STcH2LY4Ja

Real XI: Thibaut Courtois, Álvaro Carreras, Dean Huijsen, Éder Militão, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo, Arda Güler, Franco Mastantuono, Kylian Mbappé

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

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