Confirmed lineups are usually released about an hour before kick-off. Until then, each team's starting XI from its previous league match is shown.
Formation: 4-4-2
Manager: Marko Nikolic
Previous match: AEK Athens FC 2-3 Real Madrid (04/11/2026)
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Manager: Okan Buruk
Previous match: Galatasaray 2-0 VfB Stuttgart (03/11/2026)
AEK Athens FC
Season averages per match before kick-off, based on 4 AEK Athens FC and 4 Galatasaray matches.
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