From the Spanish capital to the Greek capital, Real Madrid embark on a lengthy journey to the Allwyn Arena on Wednesday to face AEK Athens in the fourth round of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase. José Mourinho’s men are in blistering form as they prepare for their third consecutive away game, with the aim of maintaining their perfect start to Europe’s premier club competition.
Back in the Champions League main stages for the first time since the 2018-19 campaign, AEK Athens marked their return to the competition on a positive note, as a brilliant Răzvan Marin free-kick sealed a 1-0 victory over LASK.
Thanks for the submission!
However, the 14-time Greek Super League champions have since suffered an immediate downturn in fortunes, losing to Shakhtar Donetsk on matchday two before falling to Manchester City last time out.
Despite their best efforts at the Etihad Stadium last month, Dikefalos struggled to contain a rampant Phil Foden, who bagged a hat-trick. AEK ultimately slumped to a 5-1 defeat, marking the first time in the club’s history that they had conceded five goals in a Champions League match.
Seeking to rekindle their love affair with the competition, Real Madrid kicked off the league phase with consecutive outings against Italian duo Inter Milan and Roma. Los Blancos were far from their swashbuckling best in both encounters but triumphed nonetheless, winning by a one-goal margin on each occasion.
However, Madrid had built up a head of steam by the time they welcomed RB Leipzig on matchday three, cruising to a thoroughly impressive 4-1 victory. Four different players got on the scoresheet for the record champions, including Bernardo Silva, who opened his account for the club.
José Mourinho’s men have since followed that result with back-to-back league victories, including a 2-1 El Clásico triumph, and will be looking to take another major step towards the knockout stages with a win in Greece.
AEK Athens vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- These two teams last met during the group stage of the 2002-03 Champions League campaign, with both fixtures ending in draws.
- Madrid beat Olympiacos 4-3 at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium last season, ending a seven-game winless run away to Greek opposition.
- AEK have won all seven of their home games this season by an aggregate score of 30-1.
- Los Blancos have not drawn a Champions League match since playing out a 2-2 stalemate at the Allianz Arena in April 2024.
AEK Athens vs Real Madrid Prediction
While Dikefalos have consistently raised their game on home turf this season, their next test is arguably their toughest in recent times as they welcome the most successful club in Champions League history.
Having won six consecutive matches, we are backing José Mourinho’s men to secure a comfortable victory in Greece.
Prediction: AEK Athens 1-3 Real Madrid
AEK Athens vs Real Madrid Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Madrid to win
Tip 2 – Goals – Over/Under 2.5 – Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: Yes
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
