Real Madrid face a historic challenge on Wednesday as they aim to secure their first-ever victory against Olympiacos in Greece. The European champions have struggled for form recently, while the Greek side remains unbeaten at home against Los Blancos across their head-to-head history.
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Olympiacos vs Real Madrid: Match Overview
The Champions League clash presents contrasting fortunes for both sides. Real Madrid sit comfortably in seventh place with nine points from four matches, while Olympiacos languish in 31st position with just two points after two draws and two defeats.
| Team | Position | Points | Form (CL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 7th | 9 points | W-W-W-L |
| Olympiacos | 31st | 2 points | D-L-L-D |
Historical Context: Breaking the Greek Fortress
Real Madrid have never tasted victory on Olympiacos’ home turf, making Wednesday’s encounter particularly significant. Of the four meetings in Greece, three ended in draws, including a goalless stalemate in November 2007. Most memorably, Olympiacos secured a memorable victory in December 2005, defeating the Spanish giants in their own backyard.
All four of Real Madrid’s victories over the Greek champions have come at the Santiago Bernabéu, highlighting the psychological barrier Xabi Alonso’s men must overcome.
Current Form Analysis
Olympiacos enter the match in excellent spirits, remaining unbeaten in their last five games across all competitions with four victories. Their recent form includes a dominant performance against Atromitos and draws against PSV Eindhoven and FC Pafos in the Champions League. The Red-Whites lead the Greek Super League with 28 points from 11 matches, sitting two points clear of PAOK.
Real Madrid, conversely, have hit a rough patch. Los Blancos haven’t won since their emphatic victory over Valencia in early November. Since then, they’ve drawn twice and lost once, including consecutive La Liga draws against Rayo Vallecano and Elche. Despite this slump, they maintain top spot in La Liga, one point ahead of Barcelona. Their Champions League campaign includes victories over Marseille, Kairat Almaty, and Juventus, but they suffered a setback with a loss to Liverpool.
Team News & Injuries
Olympiacos will be without Alexandros Paschalakis and Konstantinos Angelakis through injury. However, veteran midfielder Dani Garcia returns despite being one booking away from suspension. Ayoub El Kaabi continues his impressive season with 10 goals in 16 appearances and will spearhead the attack, supported by former Wolves winger Daniel Podence.
Real Madrid face significant injury concerns. Dani Carvajal (knee), Eder Militao (groin), and Franco Mastantuono (groin) are confirmed absentees. Antonio Rudiger, Aurelien Tchouameni, and David Alaba require late fitness assessments. Manager Xabi Alonso is expected to rotate his squad, bringing back Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde, and Eduardo Camavinga. The tactical setup may shift to a 4-3-1-2 formation with Jude Bellingham operating behind Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.
Predicted Lineups
Olympiacos (4-2-3-1): Tzolakis; Rodinei, Retsos, Pirola, Ortega; Garcia, Mouzakitis; Martins, Chiquinho, Podence; El Kaabi
Real Madrid (4-3-1-2): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Camavinga, Guler; Bellingham; Mbappe, Vinicius
Match Prediction
This fixture promises to be tightly contested. Olympiacos’ impressive home record against Real Madrid combined with their recent momentum makes them dangerous opponents. However, Real Madrid’s quality and desperation to end their winless run should prove decisive.
Final Score Prediction: Olympiacos 1-2 Real Madrid
The Spanish giants are overdue a victory and possess enough firepower to break their Greek curse, though it won’t come easily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Has Real Madrid ever won at Olympiacos’ home ground?
No, Real Madrid has never secured a victory in Greece against Olympiacos. Their four previous meetings on Greek soil resulted in three draws and one defeat, with Olympiacos winning 2-1 in December 2005.
Q2: What is Real Madrid’s current form heading into this match?
Real Madrid are struggling with form, remaining winless in their last three matches across all competitions. They’ve drawn twice in La Liga and lost once in the Champions League, though they still lead the Spanish league standings by one point.
