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Federico Valverde scores late to secure win for Real Madrid at AEK Athens

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 7:50 PM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Federico Valverde scores late to secure win for Real Madrid at AEK Athens

Summary

Federico Valverde scored a decisive goal in the 92nd minute, giving Real Madrid a 3-2 victory over AEK Athens in the Champions League on November 4. After AEK took an early lead through Aboubakary Koita, Jude Bellingham leveled for Madrid before Stavros Pilios restored AEK's advantage. Kylian Mbappe quickly equalized for Madrid prior to Valverde's late strike. The win maintains Madrid's perfect record in the group stage, sitting alongside Paris Saint-Germain with four straight victories.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid wins 3-2 at AEK Athens in Champions League.
•Valverde scores winner in the 92nd minute.
•AEK leads twice but Madrid responds each time.
•Madrid remains perfect in group stage with four wins.
•Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham also score for Madrid.

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7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Valverde blast snatches Real Madrid late win at AEK Athens

What they're saying

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Federico Valverde lashed home a stunning effort from distance to snatch Real Madrid a late 3-2 victory at AEK Athens on Wednesday in the Champions League and preserve their 100 percent start.Valverde refused to give up on the three points and in the 92nd minute he lashed home across Brignoli to keep Madrid perfect. bur-rbs/iwd
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