Real/OM – Mason Greenwood, the weapon Madrid fears most

OM’s Big Return to the Champions League

After a season without European competition, Olympique de Marseille is back in the Champions League. No warm-up round: straight to the Santiago Bernabéu to open the show, against Kylian Mbappé’s Real Madrid. Marked as underdogs, Roberto De Zerbi’s men know they will have to make a big impact to stand out in the white temple.

Greenwood, Madrid’s Obsession

In Madrid, one name is on everyone’s lips: Mason Greenwood. The daily AS describes him as Marseille’s “figurehead,” while Marca calls him the “offensive reference point.” With 22 goals and 6 assists in Ligue 1 last season, the Englishman has established himself as one of the league’s most feared strikers. And his start to the 2025-2026 campaign – 2 goals and 3 assists in 4 matches – confirms his form.

Pablo Longoria’s Praise

Faced with the excitement of the Spanish press, OM’s president did not try to play things down:

“Mason has extraordinary talent. I’ve worked in big clubs, but I’ve never seen a player with such natural ability.”

Longoria also brushed aside departure rumors: no concrete offers, and the club is counting on Greenwood for the long term.

A Monumental Challenge at the Bernabéu

Clear favorites, Real Madrid are nonetheless wary of the trap. Because Greenwood is not only a finisher: he is capable of a sudden, unpredictable move, a flash of inspiration that changes everything. For OM, he embodies the hope of an upset in a stadium where French clubs often stumble.