Real Madrid 2025–26 Champions League Squad: Full List of Players

Xabi Alonso hopes to lead Real Madrid back to European glory in his debut season in charge.

Real Madrid have a point to prove in 2025–26. / Javier Soriano/AFP via Getty Images

The current generation of superstars headlining Real Madrid’s Champions League squad for 2025–26 are eager to leave their mark in Europe after a season marred by failure.

Real Madrid kicked off their 2024–25 campaign with the hopes of defending their European crown. The 15-time champions only made it to the quarterfinals, though, where they were eliminated 5–1 on aggregate by Arsenal.

With Xabi Alonso now at the helm and four new signings in white, Los Blancos are eyeing redemption on Europe’s biggest stage. Much like last season, Real Madrid have clashes with Liverpool and Manchester City on their match calendar, giving the Spanish giants an early test in the league phase.

Check out the 25-player squad Alonso is relying on to deliver in the Champions League.

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Real Madrid 2025–26 Champions League Squad: Full List of Players

Trent Alexander-Arnold will make his Champions League debut in a white shirt this season. / IMAGO/Pressinphoto

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

There are no real surprises in Real Madrid’s first Champions League squad under Alonso. Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé headline the list, joined by the club’s four new signings, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras and Franco Mastantuono.

The latter leads a wealth of young talent, including FIFA Club World Cup breakout star Gonzalo García, that will be called upon in Europe this season. Unlike last season, Real Madrid now have ample players that can provide a spark off the bench.

The injured Endrick, Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga also made the squad despite not playing a single game this season yet. Los Blancos are hoping to have all three players back by mid-October.

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Real Madrid 2025–26 Champions League Squad: Club Trained Players

Fran González has first team experience that could come in handy. / Angel Martinez/Getty Images

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

Most Madridistas will recognize Fran González. The goalkeeper made his Real Madrid debut last season in the club’s 2–1 defeat to Valencia. Although the 20-year-old is Alonso’s third-choice keeper, he is a valuable talent to have available should the moment arise.

Joan Martínez is another standout. The 18-year-old tore his ACL last season, but has recovered and is back to climbing through Real Madrid’s ranks. The defender is one of the most exciting young players in La Fábrica.

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