AEK Athens vs Real Madrid: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

AEK Athens host Real Madrid at OPAP Arena on Wednesday 4 November 2026, kick-off 17:45 UTC, in the Champions League (round 4). Prediction markets make Real Madrid the favourite at 74%, with the draw at 15% (Polymarket). AEK Athens have had 14 days of rest since playing Man City (Champions League); Real Madrid have had 13 after facing RB Leipzig and travel about 2,368 km. AEK Athens are without 1 player (Thomas Strakosha); Real Madrid are missing 4 (Vinícius Júnior, Raúl Asencio, Ferland Mendy and others).