Real Madrid faces Greek teams in European basketball and football clashes
On November 4, 2026, Real Madrid engaged in high-stakes matches against Greek clubs in both football and basketball. In the UEFA Champions League, AEK Athens hosted Real Madrid at the Allwyn Arena for their 4th round match. Despite taking the lead twice through Koita in the 12th minute and Pilios in the 75th minute, AEK eventually lost 2-3 after Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe equalized, and Federico Valverde scored the winning goal in stoppage time. This match marked the 100th official game at the venue since its reopening.
Simultaneously, in the 10th round of the EuroLeague, Panathinaikos secured a dramatic 115-112 overtime victory against Real Madrid in Spain. Panathinaikos, led by Kendrick Nunn’s record-breaking performance of 33 points—including an unprecedented 23 points in the fourth quarter—overcame significant player absences on the Spanish side, including Facundo Campazzo and Theo Maledon. This win keeps the Greek team at the top of the EuroLeague standings with an 8-2 record, while Real Madrid drops to 6-4.