Does Rodrygo play today? Line-up confirmed Real Madrid x Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League today

Real Madrid faces Olympiacos this Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in the fifth round of the UEFA Liga Campeões league phase, at Estádio Georgios Karaiskakis, at Pireu, Grécia. Rodrygo is confirmed on the bench, listed among the attacking options after his recent performance in the draw against Elche. The match starts at 5pm on Brasília, broadcast live on TNT Sports and HBO Max on Brasil.

Referee Michael Oliver directs the match, with the Spanish in seventh place with nine points, seeking an away victory to advance to the round of 16. Olympiacos, in 31st with two points, plays at home to win their first victory in the competition. Xabi Alonso’s rotation includes Rodrygo as an alternative for the second half, while the defense suffers from absences.

In local Greek time, the kick-off whistle sounds at 8pm, synchronized with the UEFA European calendar. Torcedores access the high definition signal via streaming or closed TV.

Rodrygo as an alternative in the offensive sector

Rodrygo travels with the group of 20 players after training in Madri, where he tested movements. The Brazilian scored a goal in Champions and acts as an option to refresh the attack.

Alonso reserves the striker for possible substitutions, prioritizing Vinícius and Mbappé at the beginning. Essa choice reflects minute management amid a tight schedule.

Team performance in the current phase

Olympiacos has accumulated two draws and two defeats, totaling two points in the table. The Greek team remains undefeated in six overall games and is looking for results in Pireu.

Real Madrid wins three of four matches, with nine points and an average of two goals per game in the UCL. The visitors arrive after a draw in LaLiga, but solid in Europa.

• Nine points in seventh position.
• One goal conceded on average in European matches.
• Three wins in four opening rounds.

José Luis Mendilibar bets on the crowd to put pressure on from the start.

Trainings confirmed with reservations

Olympiacos plays in 4-2-3-1: Tzolakis; Rodinei, Retsos, Pirola, Ortega; Mouzakitis, García; Martins, Chiquinho, Podence; El Kaabi. Ayoub El Kaabi leads as an offensive reference.

Real Madrid opts for 4-3-3: Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Tchouaméni, Carreras; Valverde, Camavinga, Güler; Bellingham; Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior. No bench, Rodrygo waits next to Endrick and Brahim Díaz.

• Absences in Real: Courtois (gastroenteritis), Militão (adductor), Rüdiger (muscle), Alaba (knee),
• Olympiacos without Paschalakis (calf).
• Rodrygo averages 1.5 dribbles per entry onto the field.

Coaches adjust for quick transitions and high pressure.

Current form of teams in the competition

Olympiacos recorded two draws and two defeats in the league phase, with two points accumulated. The Greek team, unbeaten in six overall games, is looking for its first European victory.

Real Madrid wins three of the four matches, with nine points and only one defeat to Liverpool. The Spanish team maintains an average of two goals per game in Champions.

• Two goals conceded in four rounds.
• Nine points in seventh position.
• Three wins in recent European outings.

Coach José Luis Mendilibar is betting on Olympiacos’s initial pressure to surprise.

Lineups confirmed on the field

Olympiacos adopts 4-2-3-1 with Tzolakis in goal, Rodinei, Retsos, Pirola and Ortega in defense. No middle, Mouzakitis and Dani García anchor, with Gelson Martins, Chiquinho and Podence supporting El Kaabi in front.

Real Madrid responds in 4-3-1-2, with Lunin protecting the arc. Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Carreras and Mendy form the defensive line, while Camavinga, Valverde and Tchouaméni control the center. Arda Güler floats behind Vinícius Jr. and Mbappé.

• Olympiacos: Ausência of Paschalakis in reserve goal due to a calf injury.
• Real Madrid: Tchouaméni returns to the improvised defense, but without Courtois, Militão, Rüdiger, Alaba, Carvajal and

Coaches Mendilibar and Xabi Alonso adjust formations to exploit weaknesses. Mbappé, with 95 technique, stands out against Taremi of Olympiacos.

Tactical strategies for the duel

Olympiacos’s intense pressure aims to recover balls in attack, with El Kaabi as a reference. The Greek team averages more than 10 shots per game at home in Champions.

Real Madrid prioritizes fast transitions, exploiting speeds of Vinícius and Mbappé. The weakened defense depends on Lunin for crucial saves, as in the match against Liverpool.

Players in focus and statistics

Ayoub El Kaabi leads Olympiacos in goals in domestic leagues, contributing in aerial duels. No Real, Mbappé records 90 in technique and 71 in tactics, with the potential to decide.

• Average cards: 0.14 for Olympiacos and 3.48 for Real Madrid per game.
• Average ball possession: 52% for the Greeks at home.
• Shots on goal: Real Madrid with 14 per game in the league phase.

The confrontation promises balance, with odds favoring the visitors at 1.57 for victory.

Streaming and access options

Brazilian fans access the game on TNT Sports on closed TV, with a high definition signal. HBO Max streaming offers viewing on multiple devices, including mobile.

In Greek local time, the kickoff sounds at 8pm, coinciding with peak European viewership. Plataformas like the UEFA app provides real-time updates.

Expectations in the Champions table

This match directly influences the positions in the league stage, where the top eight advance directly to the round of 16. Olympiacos needs points to enter the playoff, between 9th and 24th.

Real Madrid, with nine points, is aiming for the top spot for a direct spot. Uma visiting victory adds 12 points, strengthening the campaign.