Real Madrid have shared the latest update about the fitness of Jude Bellingham as the Spanish Giant prepare for their first match of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League.
Bellingham has not played a single minute this season having underwent surgery to fix his left shoulder last July. The England International had suffered with shoulder issues since 2023 but wore a brace during matches to mitigate the pain.
The former Borussia Dortmund star even delayed surgery last year so he could represent England at Euro 2024.
Following his successful surgery, Bellingham was expected to keep him out until October, although an official comeback date was never confirmed.
Bellingham has now been listed among the players that will face Marseille in Madrid’s Champions League opener. He could feature in Tuesday evening’s clash.
Jude Bellingham poses for a portrait during the official UEFA Champions League 2025/26 portrait session. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
Real Madrid’s 23-man squad for Marseille clash
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Andrey Lunin, Fran Gonzalez
Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Raul Asencio, Fran Garcia, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Arda Guler, Dani Ceballos
Forwards: Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, Gonzalo Garcia, Brahim Diaz, Franco Mastantuono
Madrid’s match with Marseille will mark the first time the two teams have collided in a competitive match since December 2009.
