Real Madrid will begin their Champions League title defense against Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu with the return of key players Jude Bellingham and Aurélien Tchouaméni. Both midfielders, who had been out due to injuries, are confirmed fit by coach Carlo Ancelotti, along with defender Éder Militão. However, the team will miss forward Brahim Díaz due to a right leg muscle injury. Stuttgart, returning to the Champions League after 13 years, come off a morale-boosting win against Borussia Monchengladbach. Real Madrid, the 15-time UCL winners, maintain high motivation to extend their record despite a busy fixture schedule and multiple injuries. Ancelotti emphasized the importance of the Champions League to the club and expressed confidence in the returning players' impact.