Real Madrid will look to extend their perfect start to the UEFA Champions League campaign this season when they take on AEK Athens today.
The Merengues have won their first three games in the competition, beating Inter Milan, AS Roma, and RB Leipzig, and will be intent on making it four in a row.
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Ahead of kickoff in Greece, Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has announced the starting lineup that will take the field against AEK Athens.
And, the biggest headline is that Eder Militao, having recovered from a long-term injury, makes his first start of the season.
The Brazilian defender returned to action in October against Sevilla after over six months out and has been handed his first start by Mourinho.
He partners with Antonio Rudiger at the heart of the defence, with both Ibrahima Konate and Dean Huijsen dropping out.
Meanwhile, Denzel Dumfries comes in at right-back to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Marc Cucurella continues on the left. Thibaut Courtois starts in goal as usual.
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In midfield, there is a start for Eduardo Camavinga, who comes in for his compatriot Aurelien Tchouameni as he has been rested for the game.
Bernardo Silva partners the French international in the double pivot, with Mourinho opting not to start Federico Valverde following his return from a minor injury.
In attack, Vinicius Jr. gets a start, as his four-match suspension does not apply in the Champions League. The Brazilian occupies his usual spot on the left flank, while in-form winger Yan Diomande moves to the right.
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe complete the lineup for Real Madrid.
