Real Madrid vs AS Monaco | Santiago Bernabéu | UEFA Champions League 2025/26 – League Phase Matchday 7

The Champions League returns to the Santiago Bernabéu! Álvaro Arbeloa's Real Madrid, in their first European match under the new interim boss, host AS Monaco in Matchday 7 of the league phase. Los Blancos sit seventh and need points to secure a top-eight spot for direct qualification to the round of 16, while Monaco (unbeaten in Europe since Matchday 1) aim for a knockout phase play-off berth despite domestic struggles.

Current Form

Real Madrid have been strong in Europe (4 wins, 2 losses in league phase) and are motivated to build on recent domestic results. Mbappé faces his former club, adding extra spice.

AS Monaco have been impressive in the Champions League (only one loss, long unbeaten run), but domestic form is poor (winless in recent Ligue 1 games, including a 3-1 loss to Lorient). They arrive with confidence from European resilience.

Recent Form (last 5 across comps):

• Real Madrid: Mixed but strong at home

• AS Monaco: Solid in Europe, struggling domestically

Team News and Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid: Rodrygo out (muscle injury from Supercopa). Arda Güler and Franco Mastantuono expected to start under Arbeloa. Kylian Mbappé named in squad and set to feature against his old club. Full strength otherwise with Courtois in goal, Bellingham, Vinicius, and Tchouaméni key.

Predicted Real Madrid XI (4-3-3): Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Fran García; Tchouaméni, Bellingham, Güler; Mastantuono, Mbappé, Vinicius Jr.

AS Monaco: No major new injuries; focus on counter-attacks and set-pieces. Key threats include their attacking options despite domestic woes.

Predicted Monaco XI (4-3-3): Kohn; Vanderson, Calo, Kehrer, Dier; Zakaria, Teze, Golovin, Akliouche; Balogun, Biereth.

Head-to-Head Record

Recent encounters favor Real Madrid, but Monaco have been competitive in Europe. The reverse fixture (earlier league phase) was tight; Madrid seek revenge and home dominance.

Key Stats:

• Madrid strong at Bernabéu in Champions League.

• Monaco's long unbeaten European run (W2 D3 recently).

• High-scoring potential with attacking talents.

Match Prediction and Betting Tips

Real Madrid are favorites at home with motivation, Mbappé's return against Monaco, and Bernabéu atmosphere. Monaco's European form makes it tricky, but Madrid's quality should prevail.

Our Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 AS Monaco Los Blancos secure three crucial points; Mbappé shines in a goal-filled game.

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• Main Bet: Real Madrid to win

• Bet o Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals

• Bet on Both Teams to Score (BTTS) - Yes

• Bet on anytime scorer: Kylian Mbappé

• Bet on Combo: Real Madrid win & over 2.5

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