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UEFA Champions League · League phase - Matchday 4

AEK Athens vs Real Madrid

The selection, the match evidence and the strongest counterargument.

UEFA Champions League · League phase - Matchday 4

Early view

AEK Athens vs Real Madrid

Selection · Normal time

Real Madrid or draw

Real Madrid have won all three Champions League matches, while AEK have one win followed by defeats to Shakhtar and Manchester City. X2 keeps protection against a difficult Greek away environment.

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Match briefing

Fixture and selection details
CompetitionUEFA Champions League · League phase - Matchday 4
Kick-off
VenueVenue not confirmed in this assessment.
MarketDouble chance · Normal time plus stoppage time
SelectionReal Madrid or draw
LineupsStarting lineups are not confirmed in this assessment.
PriceNot quoted. Check the operator before deciding
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What could change the pick?

Real Madrid's historical away record in Greece is less convincing, and AEK can make home European ties uncomfortable.

Before kick-off

Check Madrid rotation and AEK's starting striker and goalkeeper.

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