Jose Mourinho praises Real Madrid's players after comeback win over AEK Athens

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed his appreciation for his squad following a 3-2 comeback victory against AEK Athens in the UEFA Champions League on November 4, 2026. Mourinho highlighted the intensity and compactness of AEK, acknowledging their strong performance. He emphasized the importance of character shown by his team in critical moments during the match. Mourinho also praised Jude Bellingham for his unique abilities and anticipated upcoming lineup changes due to the team's grueling schedule.

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