Real Madrid seeks seventh victory against AEK Athens in Athens

Under the lights of the Athens Olympic Stadium, more than 30,000 Greek supporters create the typical Champions atmosphere in Greece.

Real Madrid, after beating Racing de Santander 0‑3 in the League, heads to Greece to play against AEK Athens at 18:45 in the Champions League.

The Real Madrid team arrives with confidence.

Real Madrid Squad and Line‑up

Journalist Mario Calderón reported that the list for Athens includes two important absences.

Four Madrid players are nominated for the FIFPRO World11 award.

José Mourinho wants to maintain his unbeaten run, which would extend to seven games since the derby loss to Atlético Madrid in September.

To achieve this, the Portuguese coach will bring in Vinícius, who returns after a league suspension that ends at the end of the month.

On the right wing will play the Ivory Coast‑born Diomande and up front will continue Kylian Mbappé.

Mourinho will leave Tchouaméni and Güler on the bench, keeping them in Madrid.

The midfield will be composed of Camavinga and Bernardo, rewarded for their effort.

In defense, Carreras will replace Cucurella and Fede Valverde, now recovered, will play as a centre‑back.

Although less likely, Militao or Brahim could start if the coach decides.

AEK Athens Situation and Challenges

AEK Athens has not lost at home this season.

In the Champions group stage, the Greek club has two defeats and one win.

In the Greek Super League, the team fell to Panathinaikos and sits in fourth place, behind Panathinaikos, Olympiacos and PAOK of Thessaloniki.

Serbian coach Marko Nikolic leads the side and has players such as Lovro Majer and former Real Madrid player Jovic.

AEK will not be able to count on Joao Mario, affected by a virus, nor on its first‑choice goalkeeper, Albanian Strakosha.

Despite those absences, the match promises the pure Champions atmosphere.