Will Jude Bellingham Play For Real Madrid Against Marseille Tonight?

Real Madrid are ready to kick off their 2025/26 UEFA Champions League when they host Marseille in their opening match of the league stages on Tuesday (16th September, 2025). They're aiming to maintain their winning run under Xabi Alonso and there might be some positivity on the horizon when it comes to the status of Jude Bellingham for the game.

Will Jude Bellingham Play For Real Madrid Against Marseille?

Jude Bellingham has not been able to make any appearance in the 2025/26 season for Real Madrid, missing their first four matches of the new La Liga campaign. That is because of the English midfielder opting to undergo shoulder surgery after the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which caused him to be out of action for quite a while because of the necessary rehabilitation required. He was initially not expected to be able to regain fitness before October (2025), but has managed to exceed those expectations by working extremely hard.

Bellingham has now been included in the Real Madrid squad for their upcoming clash against the Ligue 1 side. That means he has recovered from any issue and gained the necessary fitness to be able to play for his club if required. The English midfielder is eager to reclaim his spot in Xabi Alonso's squad after having played under the new manager in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign.

With that being said, Alonso has already reassured that he will not rush Bellingham back into the Real Madrid squad and allow Jude to make a full recovery from his injury issue. That means the English midfielder might not get to start the game against Marseille and potentially be used as a substitute to get some playing time under his belt.

How Has Jude Bellingham Performed In The UEFA Champions League For Real Madrid?

Real Madrid will need Jude Bellingham to maintain his fitness levels throughout the 2025/26 season to bolster their chances of potentially winning the UEFA Champions League title for the 16th time in their history. Bellingham has already garnered some pivotal experience of playing in the elite European competition since joining Real Madrid, and produced some memorable performances for the Spanish heavyweights as well.

Bellingham has made 24 appearances for Real Madrid in the Champions League so far, in which he's scored seven goals and provided eight assists in the competition. He played a pivotal role in helping Real Madrid win the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League title, scoring four goals and providing five assists in that edition, including a crucial assist in the final against Borussia Dortmund. Bellingham is eager to win his second Champions League title with Los Blancos and will be aiming to make a significant impact in his first appearance of the 2025/26 season against Marseille.