Real Madrid and Stuttgart meet in the first matchday of the brand new league phase of the Champions League on Tuesday night.

Real Madrid:

Real Madrid will kick off their Champions League campaign with a match against Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night. The reigning champions, who clinched their 15th European title in June with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund, are eager to start their quest for a 16th trophy on a high note. Under the stewardship of Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid has been in formidable form, winning 14 of their last 21 Champions League encounters against German clubs and losing only once. Their recent 2-0 win against Real Sociedad extended their unbeaten run to six games across all competitions this season. Despite trailing Barcelona by four points in La Liga, Real Madrid's depth and quality are set to challenge Stuttgart, who will be their 16th different German opponent in the competition. With a solid home record and a strong squad, Real Madrid will be looking to assert their dominance from the very start of the group stage.

Stuttgart:

Stuttgart faces a tough challenge as they begin their Champions League journey with an away game at the Bernabeu. This marks their first appearance in Europe's premier competition in 15 years, and they have been dealt a challenging draw, including matches against Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, and Atalanta. Historically, Stuttgart has struggled against Spanish teams in the UCL, with a record of two draws and four losses from six encounters. They enter this game with some confidence after a 3-1 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach, which was their first league win of the season following a loss to Freiburg and a draw with Mainz. Despite their recent struggles and a tough group stage ahead, Stuttgart will look to build on their recent performance and make a positive impact in their return to European competition.

Prediction:  3-1

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