Real Madrid Unveils Star-Studded 2025-26 Champions League Roster: Complete Player Breakdown
The present crop of elite players leading Real Madrid's Champions League roster for 2025–26 are determined to make their impact felt across Europe following a campaign plagued by disappointment.
Real Madrid began their 2024–25 journey with aspirations of retaining their European title. However, the 15-time winners managed only a quarterfinal appearance, suffering a crushing 5–1 aggregate defeat at the hands of Arsenal.
Under Xabi Alonso's leadership and with four fresh additions wearing white, Los Blancos are pursuing vindication on Europe's premier platform. Similar to the previous campaign, Real Madrid face encounters with Liverpool and Manchester City in their fixture list, presenting the Spanish powerhouse with an immediate challenge in the group stage.
Explore the 25-man roster that Alonso is counting on to succeed in the Champions League.
Real Madrid Champions League 2025–26 Squad: Complete Player Roster
Player | Age | Position |
|---|---|---|
Thibaut Courtois | 33 | GK |
Andriy Lunin | 26 | GK |
Dani Carvajal | 33 | RB |
Trent Alexander-Arnold | 26 | RB |
Éder Militão | 27 | CB |
David Alaba | 33 | CB |
Raúl Asencio | 22 | CB |
Antonio Rüdiger | 23 | CB |
Dean Huijsen | 20 | CB |
Álvaro Carreras | 22 | LB |
Fran García | 26 | LB |
Ferland Mendy | 30 | LB |
Eduardo Camavinga | 22 | CM |
Fede Valverde | 27 | CM |
Aurélien Tchouaméni | 25 | CM |
Arda Güler | 20 | CM |
Dani Ceballos | 29 | CM |
Jude Bellingham | 22 | AM |
Brahim Díaz | 26 | RW |
Franco Mastantuono | 18 | RW |
Endrick | 18 | ST |
Kylian Mbappé | 26 | ST |
Gonzalo García | 21 | ST |
Vinícius Júnior | 25 | LW |
Rodrygo | 24 | LW/RW |
Real Madrid's inaugural Champions League selection under Alonso contains few unexpected choices. Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé top the roster, accompanied by the club's four new acquisitions: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras and Franco Mastantuono.
The youngest addition spearheads an abundance of emerging talent, including FIFA Club World Cup sensation Gonzalo García, who will be utilized in European competition this term. In contrast to the previous season, Real Madrid now possess numerous players capable of providing impact from the substitutes' bench.
The sidelined Endrick, Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga were also included in the squad despite missing every match this season so far. Los Blancos anticipate having all three players available by mid-October.
Real Madrid Champions League 2025–26 Squad: Academy-Developed Players
Player | Age | Position |
|---|---|---|
Fran González | 20 | GK |
Javier Navarro | 18 | GK |
Diego Aguado | 18 | DF |
Jesús Fortea | 18 | DF |
David Jiménez | 21 | DF |
Joan Martínez | 18 | DF |
Víctor Valdepeñas | 18 | DF |
Jorge Cestero | 19 | M |
Pol Fortuny | 20 | M |
Manuel Ángel | 21 | M |
César Palacios | 20 | M |
Cristian David | 20 | M |
Hugo de Llanos | 20 | M |
Thiago Pitarch | 18 | M |
Daniel Yáñez | 18 | F |
Many Real Madrid supporters will be familiar with Fran González. The shot-stopper made his Real Madrid first-team bow during the previous campaign in the club's 2–1 loss against Valencia. While the 20-year-old serves as Alonso's third goalkeeper option, he represents a promising asset to have ready when circumstances demand.
Joan Martínez stands out as another notable prospect. The 18-year-old suffered an ACL injury during the last season but has made a full recovery and continues his progression through Real Madrid's youth system. The defender ranks among the most promising young talents in La Fábrica.