Match Overview
Real Madrid faces a daunting challenge as they prepare to confront Olympiacos in this pivotal Champions League match. Despite dominating La Liga, the team must overcome the significant hurdle of several key defensive injuries, which could impact their performance against a resilient Olympiacos side.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 26
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus, Greece
- Live Stream: Paramount+
- Odds: Olympiacos +475; Draw +400; Real Madrid -222
- Prediction: Real Madrid 3, Olympiacos 1
Recent Performance
After an impressive victory against Valencia at the start of November, Real Madrid has struggled in their subsequent matches, managing only two goals while conceding three. This upcoming match is critical for the team, given Olympiacos’ strong home record and their ability to apply pressure.
Defensive Concerns
Due to injuries, Aurelien Tchouameni might step in as a center-back. This reshuffling plays directly into the hands of Olympiacos’ striker Ayoub El Kaabi, who will look to exploit vulnerabilities in Madrid’s defense.
Injury Report
The following players will be unavailable due to injuries:
| Name | Position | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Rudiger | Center back | Hamstring injury |
| Dani Carvajal | Right back | Knee injury |
| Franco Mastantuono | Right wing | Pubic bone inflammation |
| Eder Militao | Center back | Muscular injury |
| Thibaut Courtois | Goalkeeper | Stomach flu |
| Dean Huijsen | Center back | Muscular injury |
| David Alaba | Center back | Muscular injury |
Real Madrid’s significant investment during the summer transfer window has not yielded the desired depth in defense as they face this crucial match.
To win the Champions League, games like this require demonstrating depth, strength, and the ability to adapt under pressure. This is vital for Los Blancos as they target Euro supremacy.
