Wed Sep 18 05:08:42 UTC 2024: ## Real Madrid to Open Champions League Campaign Against Stuttgart

**Madrid, Spain** – Reigning UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid are set to kick off their 2024-25 campaign against German Bundesliga runners-up VfB Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, September 18th. The match, scheduled for 12:30 AM (IST), marks the beginning of a new eight-game group stage format for the competition.

Los Blancos are entering the season in a confident mood, boosted by the return of midfield stars Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni from injury. Their recent performances have been further solidified by the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, who has scored in their last two La Liga matches.

Stuttgart, on the other hand, are struggling to find consistency. Their opening three Bundesliga matches have yielded one win, one draw, and one loss, making their trip to Madrid a challenging one.

Fans can catch the action live on Sony Sports channels and the SonyLIV app and website.

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