Real Madrid have named their squad for the UEFA Champions League League Phase match against AEK Athens. The trip to Greece marks the Merengues' fourth game in the competition. The squad includes four changes from the roster used in their recent 3-0 La Liga victory over Racing Santander.
Federico Valverde returns after missing the Racing game due to injury sustained during El Clasico. Vinicius Junior is available for European competition despite serving a four-match La Liga suspension. Arda Guler and Aurelien Tchouameni have been omitted for rest, while young midfielder Sergio Martinez has been included.
Unavailable for the match are Arda Guler, Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo Goes, Raul Asencio, and Aurelien Tchouameni.
