Here is the Real Madrid vs Monaco prediction article which breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
The match will be staged at Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday January, 20 2026.
Kickoff is at 11pm EAT.

Real Madrid will host AS Monaco at Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night in the Uefa Champions League.

Both sides are desperate to secure points in the league phase of the 2025/26 season following recent domestic and continental stumbles.

Real Madrid are entering a transitional period under club legend Alvaro Arbeloa, who recently took the reigns following the departure of Xabi Alonso.

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Despite a shaky European campaign that included losses to Liverpool and Manchester City, Los Blancos sit 7th in the standings and are looking to build momentum after a 2-0 win over Levante.

The spotlight remains firmly on Kylian Mbappé, who faces his former club as the competition’s leading scorer with 9 goals this term.

AS Monaco, meanwhile, arrive in Madrid in the midst of a challenging slump. Currently 19th in the Champions League table and struggling in Ligue 1, Sébastien Pocognoli’s side is grappling with a severe availability crisis.

However, their underdog status against Madrid has historically suited them, and they remain unbeaten in their last five continental fixtures.

What time does Real Madrid vs Monaco kick off?

The match will be played at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid with kickoff slated for 2300 Hrs EAT (2000 GMT) on Tuesday.

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Real Madrid vs Monaco team news

Alvaro Arbeloa faces a significant selection headache in defense. Éder Militão is out long-term with a hamstring tear, while Antonio Rüdiger remains a major doubt with knee problems. New signing Trent Alexander-Arnold is also sidelined until February.

In midfield, Brahim Díaz is unavailable due to the recently completed AFCON duty with Morocco.

However, there is good news as Kylian Mbappé has recovered from a minor knock to lead the line alongside Vinícius Júnior.

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Álvaro Carreras is suspended following an accumulation of yellow cards.

The visitors are facing a full-blown injury and absentee crisis, with up to 11 players potentially unavailable.

Key defenders Mohammed Salisu and Christian Mawissa are out with long-term injuries, while Thilo Kehrer is a doubt. In midfield, Paul Pogba (calf) and Takumi Minamino (knee) are sidelined.

Adding to their woes, Krépin Diatta and Lamine Camara are still away on international duty at AFCON. Folarin Balogun is a major doubt after being forced off in their recent loss to Lorient.

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois, Federico Valverde, Raúl Asencio, Dean Huijsen, Fran García, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Güler, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior.
AS Monaco: Philipp Köhn, Vanderson, Wout Faes, Eric Dier, Caio Henrique, Maghnes Akliouche, Jordan Teze, Denis Zakaria, Aleksandr Golovin, Mika Biereth, George Ilenikhena.

Real Madrid vs Monaco h2h

This is only the third competitive meeting between these two sides with each side securing a single win.

The last time they met was in the 2003/04 Quarter-finals, where Monaco famously eliminated the Galacticos.

Despite losing 4-2 at the Bernabéu, a 3-1 win in the return leg ,led by Madrid loanee Fernando Morientes,saw the French side progress on away goals.