Real Madrid draws 1-1 with AEK Athens in Champions League

Real Madrid and AEK Athens drew 1-1 in the UEFA Champions League group phase on November 4, 2026, at Athens's OPAP Arena. Jude Bellingham equalized for Real Madrid after AEK Athens initially took the lead, with both teams unable to break the deadlock despite further chances. A mid-match head collision between Eduardo Camavinga and Lazaros Rota required medical attention.

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UEFA Champions League group phase match
Real Madrid equalized 1-1 through Bellingham
AEK Athens took early lead
Head collision between Camavinga and Rota at 58th minute
Match halted for medical attention

Real Madrid and AEK Athens drew 1-1 in the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League group phase on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the OPAP Arena (also referred to as Allwyn Arena) in Athens, Greece. The match was broadcast by TNT and HBO Max to Brazilian audiences.

Real Madrid entered the match seeking to maintain a perfect record after three consecutive victories and nine points, level with PSG, Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Betis in fourth place. AEK Athens, positioned 13th with three points, sought to build on their opening-day win against stronger opposition in their home stadium. The Greek club had lost their two most recent group matches and aimed to benefit from their strong home record in European competition.

The match saw several pivotal moments. AEK Athens took the lead early in the first half. Real Madrid equalized through Jude Bellingham's strike in the 32nd minute, assisted by Marc Cucurella. Neither team managed to break the stalemate in the second half, with both sides creating chances but failing to convert. Kylian Mbappé had a significant opportunity but shot over the bar; Eder Militão also tested goalkeeper Alberto Brignoli from distance.

A notable incident occurred in the 58th minute when Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid and Lazaros Rota of AEK Athens collided head-to-head while contesting the ball. Both players required medical attention and the match was briefly halted. The referee signaled a foul on Camavinga. Following the collision, AEK Athens made substitutions, bringing in Barnabás Varga for Kaan Kairinen and Răzvan Marin for Mijat Gaćinović; Real Madrid did not report major changes during the stoppage.

The result left Real Madrid's unbeaten record intact but prevented them from extending their winning streak. AEK Athens secured a point that improved their competitive standing in the group phase, though they remained in lower standings entering the fixture's latter stages.

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Real Madrid's unbeaten record continues but the draw halts their winning streak, leaving them in fourth place level on points with four other teams in the Champions League group phase. The injury collision between Camavinga and Rota creates a potential availability concern for both clubs' squad depth in ongoing European and domestic competitions. AEK Athens secures a group-phase point that marginally improves their competitive standing after two consecutive defeats.

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