Real Madrid Faces AEK Athens in Fourth Round of UEFA Champions League

The Real Madrid squad travels to face AEK Athens on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Allwyn Arena for the fourth matchday of the UEFA Champions League league phase. Under the direction of manager José Mourinho, the Spanish visitors enter the fixture riding a strong momentum of six consecutive wins across all competitions, including a recent 3-0 victory against Racing de Santander.

Real Madrid currently boasts a flawless record in Europe with nine points, having previously defeated Inter Milan, Roma, and Leipzig. The team's domestic form is similarly solid following a 2-1 Clásico triumph over FC Barcelona powered by a brace from Kylian Mbappé, alongside a recent domestic win that placed the club high in the LaLiga standings.

For this crucial European fixture, manager José Mourinho welcomes back Fede Valverde, who missed the previous domestic match due to minor muscle discomfort. Other squad additions include Vinícius Júnior and young talent Sergio Martínez, while players like Arda Güler and Aurélien Tchouaméni rest through technical decisions. Key offensive threats such as Mbappé and Jude Bellingham are expected to anchor the visiting attack.

AEK Athens enters the match looking to bounce back after suffering two consecutive European defeats against Shakhtar Donetsk and Manchester City, leaving the Greek team with three points earned from their opening victory against LASK. Domestically, Marko Nikolić's side comes off a 2-0 loss to Panathinaikos in their local championship.

Despite recent setbacks, the Greek club aims to leverage its home advantage and the strong support of its fans. AEK Athens has maintained a solid defensive presence at home this season, relying heavily on offensive contributors like Barnabás Varga alongside key players such as Luka Jovic and Mijat Gacinovic to challenge the Spanish visitors.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:45 PM local Spanish time. Television and streaming options vary by region, with Movistar and Orange TV broadcasting the game in Spain, Disney+ Premium and ESPN covering South America, FOX One handling broadcasts in Mexico, and DAZN providing coverage for viewers in the United States.