But while Modric has been stealing the headlines, it has now been revealed that the Rossoneri’s management seriously considered another major addition — one of Modric’s long-time Real Madrid teammates — only for the deal to fall through at the final stage.

With his brace against Olympique Marseille, Kylian Mbappe has now overtaken a real Madrid and Manchester United icon in the UEFA Champions League goalscoring charts.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been ruled out for Real Madrid, raising concerns about his availability for the La Liga match against Barcelona.

As the players made their way off the pitch, one of Madrid’s key attackers was seen sitting with ice strapped around his knee — a detail that immediately sparked concerns ahead of a demanding run of fixtures.

UEFA’s disciplinary code could hand Carvajal a minimum three-game suspension for headbutting Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, keeping him sidelined until December.

With Kylian Mbappe reaching 50 goals in 64 games with Real Madrid, questions rose on how much did Cristiano Ronaldo take to do so.

Real Madrid defeated Olympique Marseille in their UEFA Champions League debut, breaking a long-standing record previously held by Bayern Munich.

In the first 2025-26 UEFA Champions League game with Olympique Marseille, Timothy Weah was able to write his name in the scoreline against Real Madrid, prompting questions if any other USMNT player has ever been able to do so.

Olympique Marseille are facing Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, and Timothy Weah scored the opening goal.

Franco Mastantuono makes history! At just 18 years and 33 days, the Argentine became the youngest foreign player to debut for Real Madrid in the Champions League.

In the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League debut vs. Olympique Marseille, Real Madrid suffered a huge blow early in the game as Trent Alexander-Arnold had to be subbed off after suffering an injury.

Xabi Alonso surprised fans by leaving Vinícius Júnior on the bench, choosing Franco Mastantuono to start alongside Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Arda Güler in Real Madrid’s Champions League opener.

Real Madrid host Olympique Marseille in the league stage Matchday 1 of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League. Here’s everything you need to know about kickoff times and where to watch the clash on TV or via streaming in the USA.

Real Madrid launches its Champions League campaign determined not to repeat last year’s shaky start, when three early defeats forced them into the playoff round before the knockouts.

Set to debut in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League against Olympique Marseille, Real Madrid have got a huge injury boost from Jude Bellingham.