Real Madrid face AEK Athens on Wednesday at 18:45 in the fourth round of the Champions League, aiming to extend their perfect start and strengthen their position among the top eight. José Mourinho’s team have won their first three matches, against Inter, Roma and Leipzig.
Vinicius is in the starting lineup and will captain Real Madrid in Athens. Éder Militão is the main change, returning to the starting XI for the first time since April, when he was injured during a match against Alavés.
AEK, coached by Marko Nikolic, have former Real Madrid forward Luka Jovic in their lineup. The Greek side won their opening home match against Linz but have since lost to Shakhtar and Manchester City.
AEK’s starting XI is Brignoli; Rota, Moukoudi, Filipe Relvas and Pilios; Koita, Karinen, Arriaga and Majer; Gacinovic and Jovic.
Sources: El País Deportes.