Overview

• Real Madrid included Bellingham in their 23-man list for Tuesday’s Bernabéu opener after left‑shoulder surgery on July 16.
• Bellingham’s return comes earlier than the initial 10–12 week estimate, with reports noting roughly 61 days between operation and call-up.
• Alonso said the England international has done protected, non-contact work in training and is unlikely to start, with a potential role off the bench.
• Eduardo Camavinga is also back in the squad after ankle and tendon issues, restoring options in a midfield that has been thin.
• Madrid still contend with other absences, including Antonio Rüdiger’s multi‑week layoff, while Marseille travel without defender Nayef Aguerd.