Real Madrid debut in the Champions League 2024-25 at the Santiago Bernabéu against Stuttgart. The champions kick off their title defence on Tuesday 17 September, at 9:00pm CEST, against an opponent they have never faced in European competition.

There are also no precedents for the madridistas against Lille and Brest (away) or against Salzburg, who will visit the Bernabéu on matchday seven. To complete this first phase of the competition, Ancelotti ‘s side will face old acquaintances such as Borussia Dortmund, opponents in the final of the Decimoquinta; Liverpool, opponents in the finals of the Decimocuarta and Decimotercera; Milan, winners of seven European Cups, and Atalanta, who we last faced on 14 August in the final of the European Super Cup.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIRST ROUND FIXTURE LIST
Matchday 1: Real Madrid-Stuttgart (Tuesday, 17 September, 9:00pm CEST)
Matchday 2: Lille-RealMadrid (Wednesday, 2 October, 9:00pm CEST)
Matchday 3: Real Madrid-Borussia Dortmund (Tuesday, 22 October, 9:00pm CEST)
Matchday 4: Real Madrid-Milan (Tuesday 5 November, 9:00pm CET)
Matchday 5: Liverpool-RealMadrid (Wednesday 27 November, 9:00pm CEST)
Matchday 6: Atalanta-RealMadrid (Tuesday 10 December, 9:00pm CEST)
Matchday 7: Real Madrid-Salzburg(Wednesday 22 January, 9:00pm CEST)
Matchday 8: Brest-RealMadrid (Wednesday 29 January, 9:00pm CEST)