Éder Militão returns to Real Madrid's starting XI vs AEK
The big change is Militão back in central defence from the start, something not seen since April. Camavinga covers for the injured Tchouaméni alongside Bernardo Silva in midfield.
Éder Militão starts again in central defence, something that had not happened since April, and it is the big change in the XI José Mourinho has named for Wednesday's Champions League game in Athens against AEK, according to Mundo Deportivo. Real Madrid are looking to keep their perfect winning run in the competition.
Courtois will keep goal, with Dumfries, Rüdiger, Militão and Cucurella in front of him. Camavinga will cover for the absence of Tchouaméni, forming a double pivot with Bernardo Silva. Bellingham will play as the link man, Diomande and Vinícius will operate on the flanks and Mbappé will lead the attack.
Mourinho is thus opting for a midfield with Camavinga and Bernardo Silva as the defensive pair, and an attack with two wide players who stretch the opposition. It is a line-up the Portuguese coach has been shaping over recent weeks.
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