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Valverde’s late winner breaks AEK Athens hearts
Real Madrid’s Valverde scores 90th-minute winner to secure 3-2 Champions League win over AEK Athens.
In brief
Real Madrid’s Valverde scores 90th-minute winner to secure 3-2 Champions League win over AEK Athens. Real Madrid clinched a 3-2 Champions League victory over AEK Athens with a late goal from Federico Valverde, preserving their perfect group stage record. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Real Madrid’s late winner
Federico Valverde scored a stunning 90th-minute goal to secure a 3-2 Champions League victory over AEK Athens.
“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% start in the group phase”
Madrid twice come from behind
Real Madrid overcame two setbacks to win 3-2 against AEK Athens in Champions League group phase.
“José Mourinho’s side twice came from behind against the Greek champions before Valverde claimed all three points for his side”
AEK Athens take early lead
AEK Athens scored first after 12 minutes with Aboubakary Koïta’s goal.
“Aboubakary Koïta sent AEK ahead after 12 minutes before Jude Bellingham equalised with a sublime flick for the record 15-time winners”
Madrid equalise late
Kylian Mbappé scored to make it 2-2 before AEK reclaimed lead.
“Stavros Pilios sent the Greek champions ahead with 15 minutes to go but Kylian Mbappé swiftly pulled Madrid level once again, setting the stage for Valverde’s late winner”
In short
Real Madrid clinched a 3-2 Champions League victory over AEK Athens with a late goal from Federico Valverde, preserving their perfect group stage record.
