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. Endrick is confirmed on the bench, available to enter during the match, alongside other attackers such as Rodrygo and Brahim Díaz. The game starts at 5pm on Brasília, broadcast live on TNT Sports and HBO Max on Brasil.
Referee Michael Oliver directs the match, which has the Spanish team in seventh place with nine points, seeking victory away from home. Olympiacos, in 31st with two points, plays at home to add positive results. Desfalques in defense of Real Madrid force improvisations, but the attack gains depth with options like Endrick.
The match takes place at 8pm local Greek time, in line with the UEFA calendar. Torcedores access the high definition signal via streaming or closed TV.
Presence of Endrick among the options of Alonso
Endrick travels with the delegation after training sessions in Madri. The 19-year-old Brazilian has played limited minutes this season, but his speed serves as a tactical weapon.
Xabi Alonso includes the youngster in the group of 20 players, prioritizing rotation in attack. Essa choice allows adjustments as the game progresses.
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.
