Real Madrid lineup today vs. Olympiacos: Confirmed starting XI, team news, injury list as Bellingham benched

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Amidst a three-match winless run, Real Madrid hope to turn around their suddenly poor form in European play as they visit Greek giants Olympiacos in the Champions League on Wednesday.

A humbling 1-0 on the road against Liverpool last time out in the Champions League has bled into domestic action, with consecutive draws against Elche and Rayo Vallecano allowing Barcelona back into the La Liga title race.

Despite this, Real Madrid remain in the hunt for a knockout stage bye, sitting ninth with nine points through four games coming into this match, knowing any kind of result would see them finish the match week holding a top eight position.

Olympiacos, meanwhile, are just hoping for any kind of positive momentum in European play, as they sit below the cut line with just two points at the midway mark.

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Real Madrid lineup today vs. Olympiacos: Confirmed starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Lunin (GK)

Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Carreras, Mendy

Tchouameni, Camavinga

Valverde, Guler, Vinicius Jr.

Mbappe

Real Madrid team news

Alonso has rotated his side heavily for this road Champions League visit to Athens. Amongst the top players given the match off include Jude Bellingham and Thibaut Courtois, who have both been replaced in the XI and settle for a spot on the bench.

As David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger are still missing with injuries, and Eder Militao returned from Brazil duty with an adductor problem, Alvaro Carras moves to the middle of the defensive line with Ferland Mendy deployed at left-back.

Arda Guler takes over at the No. 10 position he excelled at while Bellingham was out injured, with Federico Valverde on the right wing opposite Vinicius Jr. who returns to the starting XI after a bench spot on the weekend.

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Real Madrid injury list

Below is the latest injury picture for Real Madrid, and estimated return dates for those who are sidelined.

Antonio Rudiger

• Injury: Thigh muscle tear (left leg)

• Expected return date: Late November 2025

Rudiger tore a thigh muscle in September and was given an estimated recovery period of three months. "Rudiger is still a little way off, but he'll be fine for the next block," Alonso said, hinting at a return on the other side of the November international break.

Eder Militao

• Injury: Adductor injury

• Expected return date: Early December 2025

The Brazilian has been exceptional this season when healthy, but he was felled by an adductor injury during the November international break. Reports indicate he will need two weeks of recovery.

Franco Mastantuono

• Injury: Pubalgia

• Expected return date: Unknown

Teenage midfielder Mastantuono has been struck down by the same ailment that has hindered Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.

Similar to what is known as a "sports hernia," the injury is one that has to be managed and can result in an absence ranging from a few weeks to several months depending on the severity.

Dani Carvajal

• Injury: Knee surgery

• Expected return date: Late December 2025

Spain star Carvajal missed the majority of last season due to a horrific ACL tear and the club confirmed he needs surgery on separate knee problem which flared up against Barcelona. He could miss the remainder of 2025 as part of his recovery.

Olympiacos vs. Real Madrid match details

• Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025

• Kickoff time: 9 p.m. local / 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 7 a.m. AEDT (Nov. 24)

• Location: Karaiskakis Stadium (Piraeus, Greece)

• Competition: Champions League, Matchweek 5

• Referee: Michael Oliver (ENG)