Federico Valverde seals late Real Madrid victory over AEK Athens

Published 8h ago · Latest report 6h ago · Match

Affects Greece and Spain · Covered in 2 countries

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Federico Valverde struck late to secure Real Madrid a thrilling 3-2 Champions League win over AEK Athens.

Real Madrid preserved their perfect Champions League record by defeating AEK Athens 3-2 away from home. Federico Valverde scored a decisive long-range strike in stoppage time to secure the win after his side twice fell behind. The Spanish visitors fought back both times before claiming all three group stage points.

The winnerFederico Valverde scored the decisive goal in the 92nd minute with a powerful shot from distance.
The comebackJosé Mourinho's team fell behind twice during the match before turning the score around.

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Why it matters

The Champions League group phase features elite clubs from across Europe competing in a round-robin stage before the knockout rounds. Maintaining a flawless record early in the tournament is crucial for securing a top seeding.

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3goals scored by Real Madrid

2goals scored by AEK Athens

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Real Madrid defeated AEK Athens 3-2 in a Champions League match after coming from behind twice, with Federico Valverde scoring the winning goal late in the game.

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