Is Vini Jr playing tonight? Where to watch Olympiacos vs Real Madrid Live on TV

With Olympiacos hosting Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, football fans worldwide are in for a treat. Olympiacos is expected to put up a spirited fight on their home soil, the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, while Real Madrid boasts of a rich continental pedigree to assert its dominance and keep its qualification hopes alive.

The question on every Real Madrid fan's mind is: Is Vini Jr playing tonight? All indications are that yes, Vinicius Junior is expected to start against Olympiacos.

The Brazilian forward was controversially benched for Real Madrid's recent La Liga match against Elche, but is predicted to return to the starting lineup for this crucial Champions League tie. Real Madrid has a serious defensive crisis going into the match, with key defenders like Eder Militao, David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, Dean Huijsen and Dani Carvajal ruled out. Coach Xabi Alonso will therefore be compelled to field an improvised backline. Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid’s undisputed first-choice goalkeeper, was forced to cut short training after feeling unwell. Subsequent medical tests confirmed a case of viral gastroenteritis, ruling him out of the squad for the clash against Olympiacos. These defensive absentees give the Greek side a glimmer of hope.

In the Champions League league phase standings, Real Madrid occupies 7th place with 9 points from four games, comprising three victories and one loss. A triumph here would go a long way in bolstering their chances of making it to the knockout stages.

Olympiacos, while rampant on the domestic front – sitting atop the Greek Super League – have struggled in Europe. They lie 31st in the Champions League league phase standings with a mere 2 points for 2 draws and 2 defeats, and have yet to record a win. Karaiskakis Stadium is usually an intimidating place for visiting teams. Throughout history, Olympiacos has never lost to Real Madrid on their home turf in four previous matches against the Spanish giants (1W, 3D). This resilience will be their biggest weapon against a vulnerable Madrid defence. Check Olympiacos vs Real Madrid live stream details.

Where to Watch Olympiacos vs Real Madrid – Live Streams & TV Channels

The UEFA Champions League fixture, Olympiacos vs Real Madrid live stream will be available on multiple platforms across various countries for free. Here is how to watch Olympiacos vs Real Madrid live across regions:

Olympiacos vs Real Madrid Predicted Lineups

Olympiacos Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Tzolakis (GK); Rodinei, Retsos, Pirola, Ortega; Garcia, Mouzakitis; Martins, Chiquinho, Podence; El Kaabi

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Lunin (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Carreras, Fran; Valverde, Camavinga, Guler; Bellingham; Mbappe, Vinicius

Olympiacos vs Real Madrid Kick-off Timings