According to a report by Flashscore on Wednesday November 4, 2026, Real Madrid endured a difficult opening half against AEK Athens, going into the interval level at 1-1 after struggling to contain their opponents' attacking threat.

Four worst Real Madrid players in the first half

1. Kylian Mbappe

Mbappe wasted a promising goalscoring opportunity in the 21st minute after finding space inside the penalty area. His first-time effort sailed comfortably over the crossbar when Madrid needed better finishing.

2. Denzel Dumfries

Dumfries struggled to make meaningful contributions in attacking positions. He failed to find a teammate with a pass into the penalty area in the 14th minute and subsequently conceded a foul during an attacking move in the 17th minute.

3. Eduardo Camavinga

Camavinga was careless in his defensive responsibilities, committing unnecessary fouls in the fourth and ninth minutes. His aggressive challenges allowed AEK opportunities to advance, while another excessive-force foul in the 36th minute showed his continued lack of discipline.

4. Vinicius Junior

Vinicius struggled to make his usual impact against AEK's organised defence. He failed to beat his marker during an early attacking opportunity, was unable to create a meaningful breakthrough and was caught offside in the 42nd minute, disrupting another Madrid attack.