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Valverde strike snatches Real Madrid late win at AEK Athens

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Wed, 4 Nov 2026, 21:10

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Real Madrid’s French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (L) celebrates with teammates during the UEFA Champions League, league phase matchday 4, football match between AEK Athens and Real Madrid at the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens on November 4, 2026. (Photo by Angelos TZORTZINIS / AFP) 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. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois saved well from former Los Blancos striker Luka Jovic before Koita sent AEK ahead.

Context & Background

✦Stavros Pilios sent the Greek champions ahead with 15 minutes to go but Kylian Mbappe swiftly pulled Madrid level once again, setting the stage for Valverde’s late winner.

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2026:Real Madrid’s French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (L) celebrates with teammates during the UEFA Champions League, league phase matchday 4, football match between AEK Athens and Real Madrid at the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens on November 4, 2026. (Photo by Angelos TZORTZINIS / AFP) 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.

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✦Real Madrid’s French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (L) celebrates with teammates during the UEFA Champions League, league phase matchday 4, football match between AEK Athens and Real Madrid at the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens on November 4, 2026. (Photo by Angelos TZORTZINIS / AFP) 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.
✦Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois saved well from former Los Blancos striker Luka Jovic before Koita sent AEK ahead.
✦Stavros Pilios sent the Greek champions ahead with 15 minutes to go but Kylian Mbappe swiftly pulled Madrid level once again, setting the stage for Valverde’s late winner.

Key Facts:2026: Real Madrid’s French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (L) celebrates with teammates during the UEFA Champions League, league phase matchday 4, football match between AEK Athens and Real Madrid at the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens on November 4, 2026. (Photo by Angelos TZORTZINIS / AFP) 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.

Editorial Excerpt

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.