AEK Athens v Real Madrid: Champions League date, kick-off time and viewing details

AEK Athens host Real Madrid on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, in the fourth round of the Champions League league phase, with the home side aiming to produce a surprise and the visitors seeking a fourth consecutive win in the competition.

The match will be played at Allwyn Arena in Athens and will kick off at 17:45 GMT.

Canal+ Foot and myCANAL will broadcast the game. Coverage will also be available via SuperSport Premier League and New World Sport in sub-Saharan Africa; DAZN and Proximus Pickx in Belgium; Blue Sport in Switzerland; Ziggo Sport in the Netherlands; Movistar Liga de Campeones in Spain; Paramount+ and beIN XTRA in the United States; beIN Sports in North Africa; and DAZN in Germany, Italy, Portugal and Austria.

Previous meetings

The clubs last met in 2002 during the Champions League group stage. Neither team won either fixture, with the match in Greece ending 3-3 before the return game in Madrid finished 2-2.

Contrasting starts to the campaign

AEK Athens have won one and lost two of their opening three league-phase matches. Despite that difficult European start, the Greek club have been particularly strong at home this season and will look to use their home support to unsettle Real Madrid.

Real Madrid, by contrast, have made a perfect start to their Champions League campaign, winning all three matches. The Merengue also arrive in Athens after two convincing victories, including one against FC Barcelona, and will travel with confidence.

Their attacking strength is expected to be one of the key factors in the game. Real Madrid’s overall quality and recent form make them clear favourites, although AEK Athens’ home record provides the hosts with grounds for optimism.

The prediction from Africafoot is a 3-0 victory for Real Madrid.

Match odds

Betting company 1xbet lists AEK Athens at 9.00 to win, with a draw priced at 7.00 and a Real Madrid victory at 1.25.