Real Madrid return to UEFA Champions League action this week. They will host German oppostion VfB Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the home-place of the Champions League trophy.
It goes without saying that Carlo Ancelotti will be desperate to keep ahold of the Champions League trophy. He is a manager who is proud but never satisfied, always chasing the next best thing.
However, VfB Stuttgart should not be overlooked. They are an exciting side who wish to make great strides this season. The German opposition will travel to the Spanish capital for the first of eight group stage matches.
So, here is the Real Madrid vs Stuttgart preview, featuring key information such as team news, predicted lineups & how to watch on TV.
Real Madrid vs Stuttgart: Preview, Prediction, Lineup & How to Watch
What Time does Real Madrid vs Stuttgart Kick-off?
Since this is a European fixture, Real Madrid vs Stuttgart is set to kick off on Tuesday evening at 20:00 BST.
- When is kick off? Tuesday 17 September, 2024
- What time is kick off? 20:00 (BST)
- Where is it played? Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid
Real Madrid vs Stuttgart Head to Head Record
This match will be the first time Real Madrid and Stuttgart have faced each other.
Is Real Madrid vs Stuttgart on TV?
In the UK, Real Madrid vs Stuttgart will be televised via TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+.
In the USA, Real Madrid vs Stuttgart will be televised via fuboTV and Paramount+
In Spain, Real Madrid vs Stuttgart will be televised via Movistar+.
In Germany, Real Madrid vs Stuttgart will be televised via Amazon Prime Video.
Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
Germany | Amazon Prime Video |
Spain | Movistar+, Movistar Liga de Campeones |
United Kingdom | discovery+, discovery+ App, TNT Sports 1 |
United States of America | Paramount+, fuboTV, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, ViXTUDN USA, UniMás |
Real Madrid Team News
Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz is the latest to join the treatment table, as he was omitted from the match against Real Sociedad recently. Brahim will miss this match and so too will David Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga and Dani Ceballos.
Aurelien Tchouameni returned to training alongside Jude Bellingham, so they both could play a role in this match.
Predicted Real Madrid lineup vs Stuttgart: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Modric; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Junior; Mbappe
VfB Stuttgart Team News
Nikolas Nartey, Frans Kratzig, Justin Diehl and Ameen Al Dakhil will be missing from action for the visitors, all of them through injury.
Predicted Stuttgart lineup vs Real Madrid: Nubel; Vagnoman, Chase, Chabot, Mittelstadt; Leweling, Karazor, Stiller, Rieder; Demirovic, Undav
Real Madrid vs Stuttgart score prediction
You always have to favour Real Madrid in the Champions League, especially at home. It might not be smooth-sailing for Real Madrid but Real Madrid 2-0 Stuttgart would be a good scoreline to begin the Champions League campaign.