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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Real Madrid vs Olympiacos
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COMPETITION :
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UEFA Champions League
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| DATE: |
27-11-2025
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TIME:
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01.30 AM IST
12.00 AM UAE
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STADIUM
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Karaiskakis Stadium
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Olympiacos vs Real Madrid — Team News Preview
Olympiacos
Olympiacos will again be without Alexandros Paschalakis and Konstantinos Angelakis, with both sidelined through injury. Aside from those two absences, the Greek champions are in strong shape, with no fresh fitness issues reported in camp.
Midfield leader Dani Garcia is one yellow card away from a Champions League suspension, but the 35-year-old is still expected to start. His extensive La Liga experience—across spells with Real Sociedad, Eibar and Athletic Bilbao—makes him a valuable asset against a powerhouse like Real Madrid.
In attack, Ayoub El Kaabi continues to enjoy an outstanding campaign, registering 10 goals in 16 appearances, and he will once again spearhead the frontline. There should also be a starting berth on the flank for former Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Daniel Podence.
Real Madrid
For Real Madrid, Dani Carvajal (knee), Eder Militao (groin) and Franco Mastantuono (groin) are all ruled out. Meanwhile, Antonio Rüdiger (muscle), Aurélien Tchouameni (hamstring) and David Alaba (muscle) will need late fitness assessments before the match.
Head coach Xabi Alonso is expected to freshen up his lineup compared to the side that began against Elche in La Liga. Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga are all in line to return to the starting XI.
A tactical tweak could be on the cards: a 4-3-1-2 system with Jude Bellingham operating just behind a front two of Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior. There is also a chance of another start for Trent Alexander-Arnold, offering creativity and range of passing from the right side.