Real Madrid are preparing to face AEK Athens on 4 November in the fourth round of the league phase of the Champions League, with Arda Guler and Aurelien Tchouameni left out of the squad and Fede Valverde back in contention.
Squad for the AEK Athens match
Guler and Tchouameni were omitted from the Real Madrid squad for the European clash against AEK Athens. The decision on Tchouameni also extended to Arda Guler, leaving both players out of the squad called up for the European clash.
GOAL's account of the decision
GOAL reported that Jose Mourinho opted to manage Guler's and Tchouameni's physical workloads and give some of his stars a chance to rest before the team continues its Champions League journey.
Tchouameni would not travel to Athens to give him a period of rest, according to Mourinho's words in Santander as described by GOAL.
Valverde back in contention
Valverde returned to contention for the starting line-up. He had missed the Clasico clash at the El Sardinero stadium while recovering fully from a hamstring injury suffered during one of the matches.
Valverde is now ready to return to action. GOAL reported that Spanish newspaper AS expect Valverde to feature in Real Madrid's starting line-up against AEK Athens.
