Real Madrid faces AEK in football and Panathinaikos in basketball

On November 4, 2026, Real Madrid faces two major Greek clubs in Athens and Madrid respectively. In football, the Spanish side visits AEK Athens at the Allwyn Arena for the 4th matchday of the Champions League. The stadium is sold out for this 100th official match held at the venue, with Real Madrid arriving after a squad selection that includes Federico Valverde and Vinicius Junior, while Arda Guler, Aurelien Tchouameni, Ferland Mendy, and Raul Asencio remain sidelined. AEK coach Marko Nikolic has highlighted the significance of the historic encounter, referencing their previous competitive meetings.

Simultaneously, Real Madrid's basketball team prepares to host Panathinaikos in Madrid for the 10th round of the EuroLeague. The hosts are facing a severe injury crisis, missing Teo Maledon, Michael Jantunen, Gabriel Deck, Usman Garuba, and Facundo Campazzo. Panathinaikos, led by Zeljko Obradovic, traveled with 13 players, missing Nikos Rogkavopoulos and Lefteris Mantzoukas due to health issues. The game, scheduled for 21:45, will be officiated by referees Ilija Belosevic, Emin Mogulkoc, and Thomas Bissuel. Both matches represent critical fixtures for the involved teams as they pursue their respective continental objectives.