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AEK Athens vs Real Madrid, 2026 Champions League: Predicted lineups

Real Madrid visit Athens having taken care of business in the Champions League so far this season. Another win would mean that Los Blancos have all but secured their presence in the Top 8 of the European competition, so while…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 7:34 AM
AEK Athens vs Real Madrid, 2026 Champions League: Predicted lineups
Key Things to Know
  • Managing Madrid released predicted lineups for the 2026 Champions League clash between AEK Athens and Real Madrid.
  • A victory would virtually secure Real Madrid's presence in the Top 8 of the competition.
  • Real Madrid's predicted starting lineup includes Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Júnior.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Real Madrid travel to face AEK Athens at the ALLWYN Arena in Greece for a 2026 Champions League group stage match on November 4, 2026. Managing Madrid provides projected starting lineups for both sides, noting that another victory would nearly secure Real Madrid a spot in the competition's Top 8. Despite some anticipated lineup rotations under manager José Mourinho, the team aims to secure all three points.

The predicted XI for Real Madrid features Thibaut Courtois in goal, with a defense including Denzel Dumfries, Dean Huijsen, Antonio Rüdiger, and Álvaro Carreras. Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga are projected in midfield behind Brahim Díaz, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, and Kylian Mbappé. AEK Athens is expected to feature Alberto Brignoli in goal with Luka Jović and Barnabás Varga in attack.

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