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AEK Athens falls to Real Madrid 2-3 in Champions League match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 8:50 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

AEK Athens falls to Real Madrid 2-3 in Champions League match

Summary

AEK Athens lost to Real Madrid 3-2 in a Champions League match on November 5, 2026. A stoppage-time winner from Federico Valverde sealed the match for Madrid, despite AEK's attacking efforts throughout. Manager Marko Nikolic praised his players for their performance and expressed admiration for Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho, highlighting his consistent success in various leagues. Nikolic noted missed opportunities could have changed the match's outcome, emphasizing the need for his team to build on this display.

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By the Numbers

•AEK Athens scored two goals but lost 3-2 to Real Madrid.
•Federico Valverde scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
•Marko Nikolic praised Mourinho's managerial achievements post-match.
•Nikolic emphasized the need for AEK to capitalize on their performance.
•AEK's next match will be critical for their Champions League campaign.

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8:50 AMYahoo Sports — AEK Athens manager praises Jose Mourinho after 2-3 loss to Real Madrid: ‘I have great admiration for him’

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AEK Athens manager Marko Nikolic praised Jose Mourinho following his side’s 3-2 Champions League defeat to Real Madrid. Despite the disappointment of Federico Valverde’s stoppage-time winner, Nik...
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