Late-game heroics define Real Madrid in Europe once again. Trailing twice against AEK Athens in Greece, Jose Mourinho's side fought back through goals from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe before Federico Valverde delivered a stunning 30-yard bullet shot in the 90+2nd minute to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory. With this win, the 15-time European champions maintain a perfect record with four wins from four matches in the UEFA Champions League.
Playing away against Greek opposition has historically proven difficult for Real Madrid, who had only won once in eight prior visits to Greek clubs. AEK Athens struck first through Aboubakar Koita around the 12th minute. Real Madrid responded in the 32nd minute when Jude Bellingham finished with a clever 'no-look' flick from a Marc Cucurella pass.
Read nextSAFF Championship 2026 Kicks Off Quietly in Dhaka: Bangladesh Faces Bhutan Without Hamza ChoudhuryAfter the break, AEK regained the lead in the 75th minute through Stavros Pilios. However, Real Madrid's relentless pressure paid off just three minutes later when Denzel Dumfries set up Kylian Mbappe to equalize—marking Mbappe's scoring streak in six consecutive Champions League matches. Finally, in stoppage time, Valverde unleashed an unstoppable long-range rocket into the top corner. The victory leaves Real Madrid second in the league phase table with 12 points, level with defending champions PSG, who lead on goal difference.
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