This Wednesday, Actual Madrid will play their fifth match within the group stage of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, going through Olympiacos in Athens. Regardless of being an important match for securing direct qualification to the spherical of 16, some key gamers for Los Blancos is not going to begin, together with Jude Bellingham.
Just a little over an hour earlier than kickoff, Actual Madrid introduced their beginning XI, and the English midfielder doesn’t seem in it, as a substitute being listed among the many substitutes. That is a part of a tactical resolution by head coach Xabi Alonso, who opted for a midfield with extra physicality and defensive work charge.
Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, and Arda Guler will begin in midfield towards Olympiacos within the Champions League, whereas Bellingham will await his alternative on the bench.
Confirmed lineup for Olympiacos
Like Actual Madrid, Olympiacos even have their confirmed lineup for Wednesday’s match. Head coach Jose Luis Mendilibar chosen the next XI: Tzolakis; Rodinei, Retsos, Pirola, Ortega; Mouzakitis, Dani Garcia; Podence, Chiquinho, Gelson Martins; El Kaabi.
