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Real Madrid comes from behind to edge AEK Athens in Champions League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 7:02 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Real Madrid comes from behind to edge AEK Athens in Champions League

Summary

Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over AEK Athens in their fourth UEFA Champions League match on November 5, 2026. The Greek side took the lead twice, but Madrid managed to overturn the deficit in the final moments. Jose Mourinho praised his team's resilience and highlighted individual performances, including Jude Bellingham and Endrick. Mourinho addressed the need for rotation due to the demanding schedule and acknowledged the challenging atmosphere at AEK's stadium. Real Madrid maintains a perfect record with four wins and sits second in the UCL table.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid trails twice but comes back to win against AEK Athens.
•Mourinho emphasizes the quality of his squad and the need for player rotations.
•Bellingham and Endrick receive special praise from Mourinho after the match.
•Real Madrid's victory marks their fourth consecutive win in the UCL.

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7:02 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho talks Endrick, Bellingham, Diomande, Vinicius, Nadal after AEK Athens 2-3 Real Madrid

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Real Madrid were able to keep alive their winning run as they once again came from behind to beat AEK Athens in their fourth UEFA Champions League game of the season. The Greek hosts went ahead on the...
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