Real Madrid and Olympiacos face each other in a pivotal UEFA Champions League group stage encounter this Wednesday at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, Greece, with both teams eager to claim a vital three points.
Real Madrid team news
At the back, Xabi Alonso continues to manage an extensive injury list. Eder Militao remains sidelined due to a groin injury, ruling him out of this match, while Dani Carvajal and Aurélien Tchouaméni are also absent with knee and foot issues respectively. Tchouaméni’s participation will depend on his fitness assessment closer to kickoff.
Good news for Alonso is that Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba are making progress in their recoveries and could be available for selection, potentially strengthening Real Madrid’s central defence after several weeks of makeshift arrangements.
Going forward, Real Madrid still boast significant attacking quality, with Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and VinÃcius Júnior all expected to feature in the starting lineup. Bellingham is set to continue operating in an advanced midfield role, having scored a crucial late goal against Elche recently.
Off the field, there have been reports from Spain of rising tensions between VinÃcius and Alonso, with the Brazilian reportedly dissatisfied with certain aspects of his role and treatment at the club. However, no official statements have been made regarding any contract issues or major developments.
Real Madrid predicted lineup
Possible Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Camavinga, Guler; Bellingham; Mbappe, Vinicius.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday, 26th November.
How to watch Olympiacos vs Real Madrid?
For viewers in the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports Extra, with additional streaming options available via the Discovery+ platform and app.
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