The league phase of this Champions League campaign has brought some unexpected events, but one of the biggest surprises is that there's a possibility that Real Madrid won't qualify for the knockout phase of the tournament as they host RB Salzburg on Tuesday.

Real Madrid's first Champions League fixture of 2025 comes against RB Salzburg at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Atletico Madrid host Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League with both sides vying for a place in the round of 16 at the end of the league phase. Diego Simeone's men come into this 11th in the UCL standings and one point off the top eight with Xabi Alonso's side fourth with 13 points from six games.

Real Madrid returns to UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday with a game against Austrian Bundesliga team RB Salzburg. Notably, it will be the first-ever co

Real Madrid have little margin for error against Salzburg at the Bernabéu as the UCL league phase reaches matchday seven.

Madrid currently sits in 20th position in the Champions League standings, only two points away from the threat of not qualifying for the knockout rounds. The Galacticos did notch a big result in their last UCL fixture,