Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup against AEK Athens | UEFA Champions League

Real Madrid has confirmed their starting lineup for the UEFA Champions League match against AEK Athens. Manager Jose Mourinho opted to include Eder Militao in the starting XI after he recovered from a long-term injury, marking his first start of the season. Militao partners Antonio Rudiger at the back, with Ibrahima Konate and Dean Huijsen dropped from the lineup.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is replaced at right-back by Denzel Dumfries. Marc Cucurella remains on the left flank. Thibaut Courtois starts in goal. In midfield, Eduardo Camavinga starts in place of Aurelien Tchouameni, who was rested. Bernardo Silva partners Camavinga in the double pivot, while Federico Valverde is left out following his minor injury.

Vinicius Jr. starts on the left, with Yan Diomande moving to the right. Bellingham and Mbappe complete the lineup.