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Mourinho omits Güler and Tchouaméni from Real Madrid's squad for AEK Athens trip
November 3, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has announced his squad for Wednesday's Champions League match against AEK Athens, dropping Arda Güler and Aurélien Tchouaméni.
- Mourinho announced the squad on Tuesday for the away match in the fourth round of the Champions League league phase.
- The list excludes Güler and Tchouaméni, along with Raúl Asensio, by Mourinho's technical decision.
- Real Madrid has won all three opening matches, against Inter Milan, Roma, and Leipzig, collecting nine points.
- Mourinho excluded Güler and Tchouaméni to manage their workload and give them rest ahead of the team's continued Champions League campaign.
- Fede Valverde returns to the starting lineup after recovering from a hamstring injury that kept him out of the Clásico.
- Real Madrid's fourth-round Champions League match against AEK Athens will be played at Allianz Arena.


