AEK vs Real Madrid: Valverde Secures Dramatic Champions League Win

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Federico Valverde netted a stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid beat AEK Athens 3-2 in Greece with another dramatic Champions League comeback. The recent aek vs real madrid fixture delivered intense excitement as Jose Mourinho's side maintained their flawless record in the competition.

The hosts got out to an encouraging start during the madrid game, with Aboubakary Koita opening the scoring in the 12th minute. Koita was teed up by former Real Madrid forward Luka Jovic, dragging the low pass on to his left foot before powering it past Thibaut Courtois.

Key Goals and Milestones

Jude Bellingham responded 20 minutes later with a stylish equaliser, executing a brilliant backheel flick from 12 yards out. It was a record-breaking night for Bellingham, who became the youngest player at 23 years and 128 days old to make 60 appearances in the competition's history, overtaking Iker Casillas. Bellingham also became the youngest player to score in seven successive Champions League seasons.

AEK Athens fired back when Stavros Pilios scored with 15 minutes remaining, sending the home supporters into raptures by shooting through Courtois' legs. However, Kylian Mbappé drew the sides level less than three minutes later by meeting a cross from Denzel Dumfries.

Late Drama in Greece

With time running out in the aek athens fixture, Real Madrid captain Valverde completed the turnaround in the second minute of added time with a slick finish from the edge of the box into the top corner. The result echoes previous European drama, following a 4-3 success at Roma where the team trailed 3-1 with seven minutes left.

Following the final whistle, Koita was seen protesting and was shown a red card by the officials. Fans looking for more European action can read about Real Madrid Secures Thrifying Win Over AEK Athens in Champions League for further details.

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