In all the times Real Madrid has made the trip to Greece to face Olympiacos, they’ve either lost or drawn, and this time, a Xabi Alonso-led Los Blancos that hasn't won in its last three games makes that trip.
It's UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday, November 26, and Real Madrid will be chasing history, looking to beat Olympiacos away from home for the first time in European competition.
📈Team Form📉
🔸 Olympiacos: Top of the Greek Super League with 28 points from 11 matches, two points clear of second place.
🔹 Real Madrid: Leading La Liga table, one point ahead of second-placed Barcelona.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head📊
🔥 Olympiacos have never lost to Real Madrid at home in four previous European meetings.
🔥 Three of the four clashes in Greece have finished level, including a 0-0 draw in November 2007.
🔥 Real Madrid have won all four of their previous victories over Olympiacos on home soil.
🔥 Olympiacos defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in their last but one home encounter back in December 2005.
🔥 Real Madrid have collected nine points from their first four Champions League games this season.
🔥 Olympiacos have drawn two and lost two of their four Champions League matches this campaign.
🔬What to Expect From Both Teams🔮
🟥Olympiacos | Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢D🟡W🟢W🟢:
Despite struggling in the Champions League this season, Olympiacos have been excellent domestically and enter this match in strong form.
The Greek side is unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, winning four of those games.
They'll draw confidence from their impressive historical home record against Real Madrid and their current position at the summit of the Greek Super League.
⬜Real Madrid | Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢L🔴D🟡D🟡:
The Spanish giants have not been victorious since early November, drawing twice and losing once in their last three outings across all competitions.
Despite this recent dip, they remain top of La Liga and have been strong in the Champions League with three wins from four games.
Manager Xabi Alonso will be eager to break his team's poor run and create history by securing Real Madrid's first-ever away win against Olympiacos.
👥Predicted Lineups👥
🟥Olympiacos (possible 4-2-3-1):
Tzolakis, Rodinei, Retsos, Pirola, Ortega, Garcia, Mouzakitis, Martins, Chiquinho, Podence, El Kaabi.
⬜Real Madrid (possible 4-3-1-2):
Courtois, Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras, Valverde, Camavinga, Guler, Bellingham, Mbappe, Vinicius.
🔥Matchups & Players to Watch👀
✨ Ayoub El Kaabi - The Olympiacos striker has scored 10 times in 16 appearances this season and represents their main goal threat.
✨ Jude Bellingham - Expected to play in an advanced midfield role behind two forwards, creating and finishing chances.
✨ Daniel Podence - The former Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker will provide creativity from wide areas for the Greek side.
✨ Vinicius Junior - Returns to the starting lineup alongside Mbappe in what could be a formidable attacking partnership.
💵Odds Market on MSport💵
💵 Olympiacos/Home to win = 5.67
💵 Real Madrid/Away to win = 1.58
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.64
💵 Over 3.5 total goals = 2.33
This European clash presents contrasting motivations: Olympiacos aim to continue its impressive home record against the Spanish giants, while Real Madrid seeks to make history and regain momentum after recent disappointing results.
With history offering encouragement for the hosts but quality favoring the visitors, the stage is set for a compelling battle in Greece.
Who do you think will emerge victorious? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Olympiacos vs Real Madrid Champions League game here on MSport.
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