Güler and Tchouaméni left out: Mourinho announces Real Madrid squad for AEK Athens clash

What is behind the Portuguese coach's decisions?

José Mourinho, the Real Madrid manager, has named his squad for Wednesday's clash with AEK Athens in the fourth round of the Champions League first phase.

Raúl Asencio, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Arda Güler all miss out.

Real Madrid have won their opening three games in the Champions League against Inter Milan, Roma and Leipzig.

Here is the full Real Madrid squad:

Goalkeepers: Courtois - Lunin - Sergio Mestre.

Defenders: Militão - Huijsen - Arnold - Konaté - Cucurella - Carreras - Rüdiger - Dumfries.

Midfielders: Bellingham - Camavinga - Valverde - Bernardo Silva - Thiago - Sergio Martínez.

Forwards: Vinícius Júnior - Endrick - Mbappé - Espé - Brahim Díaz - Yan Diomande.