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Valverde Scores Late Winner as Real Madrid Beat AEK Athens 3-2

Real Madrid maintained their perfect Champions League record with a dramatic 3-2 victory over AEK Athens in Greece. The Spanish giants were forced to come…

Valverde Scores Late Winner as Real Madrid Beat AEK Athens 3-2

Real Madrid maintained their perfect Champions League record with a dramatic 3-2 victory over AEK Athens in Greece.

The Spanish giants were forced to come from behind twice after the hosts took the lead through Aboubakary Koita and Stavros Pilios.

Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé scored crucial equalizers to keep Madrid in contention.

With the match heading toward a draw, Federico Valverde produced a spectacular long-range strike in stoppage time to secure all three points.

The victory extended Real Madrid's winning start to four consecutive matches, strengthening their position among the leading teams in the Champions League standings.