Real Madrid Eyes Fourth Straight Win Against AEK Athens
Real Madrid Faces AEK Athens in Champions League Showdown
Real Madrid encounters a fresh challenge today in the Champions League, as they visit the Allwyn Arena to battle AEK Athens in the fourth round of the group stage. The match is set to kick off at 6:45 PM CEST and will be broadcast on Orange TV and Movistar Liga de Campeones. The objective for Madrid is to maintain their impressive form and secure a fourth consecutive victory in the tournament.
Recent Form and Expectations
Jose Mourinho’s squad enters this fixture following a decisive 3-0 victory over Racing de Santander at El Sardinero. They are currently on a six-match winning streak across LaLiga and the Champions League, having netted 18 goals during this run. In the prestigious European competition, Madrid has triumphed in all three of their matches thus far, defeating Inter Milan (2-1) and Leipzig (4-1) at home, as well as Roma (3-4) on the road.
“We have to play at our best, stay focused, and maintain our level of play,”
Mourinho emphasized in the pre-match press conference. Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga added,
“We need to win to keep our confidence high.”
Camavinga is among the squad selected for this match, which is part of a challenging stretch of three consecutive away games before the upcoming international break. Following the encounter with AEK, Real Madrid will travel to face Valencia at Mestalla.
AEK Athens Overview
Under the guidance of coach Marko Nikolić, AEK Athens has accumulated three points in the Champions League, boasting one win and two losses. In the Greek Super League, they currently occupy fourth place with 17 points and come into this match after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Panathinaikos. Barnabás Varga leads the team in scoring this season with nine goals, including two in the Champions League.
The last official encounters between Real Madrid and AEK Athens date back to the 2002/03 season, where both matches in the Champions League group stage ended in draws: a 3-3 tie in Athens and a 2-2 draw at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Source Reference (realmadrid.com): AEK-Real Madrid: aiming to extend the winning streak in the Champions League