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Real Madrid moved level with Paris Saint-Germain at the top of the Champions League phase standings on November 4, 2026, after a 3-2 comeback victory against AEK Athens at the Allwyn Arena. Federico Valverde secured the three points in the 92nd minute with a long-range strike, maintaining the Spanish club’s perfect record in Europe.
How AEK Athens Stunned the Spanish Giants
Marko Nikolic’s side executed their tactical plan with ruthless efficiency in the opening 45 minutes, exploiting defensive gaps to trouble Thibaut Courtois. Between the 5th and 17th minute, the hosts successfully registered four shots on target while displaying impressive technical ease, with Courtois making crucial stops against Mijat Gacinovic, Harold Moukoudi, and former Real Madrid player Luka Jovic. Aboubakary Koïta opened the scoring in the 12th minute after shaking off pressure down the right flank to beat the Belgian goalkeeper. Jude Bellingham leveled the score in the 32nd minute with a skillful “Madjer” finish, responding to an earlier effort in the 28th minute that had been disallowed for offside.
Despite territorial dominance from the visitors, AEK regained the lead in the 75th minute. RMC Sport highlighted that Koita drove forward on a transition before setting up Stavro Pilo at the near post to make it 2-2. In the second half, AEK’s shooting accuracy dropped as four out of their five attempts missed the target before Pilios found the breakthrough.
⚽️ BIM, BAM, BOUUUUUUM : LE COUP DE CANON DE FEDE VALVERDE 🇺🇾 !!!!!!! 🤍💥 Le Real Madrid s'impose DANS LES DERNIÈRES SECONDES sur la pelouse de l'AEK Athènes. 7 victoires consécutives : RIEN NE PEUT LEUR ARRIVER en ce moment. 🤩 🎥 @CanalplusFoot pic.twitter.com/0yco7Y8SES
The Mbappé and Valverde Rescue Act
Real Madrid’s response to falling behind for a second time mirrored their dramatic 4-3 victory over AS Roma on October 14, where they also overturned a late deficit from 3-1 down at the 83rd minute. RMC Sport highlighted that Kylian Mbappé quickly erased his earlier mistakes by burying an offering from Denzel Dumfries in the 78th minute to equalize. Mbappé steadily grew into the match, registering multiple dangerous efforts before unlocking the defense, including a right-footed curling shot that brushed the frame in the 62nd minute and a 65th-minute attempt stopped by Italian goalkeeper Alberto Brignoli, alongside another denied opportunity in the 86th minute. Eder Militão also tested Brignoli from distance in the 50th minute.
The decisive breakthrough arrived in stoppage time. Substitute Brahim Diaz, who entered the pitch in the 67th minute, provided the assist for Federico Valverde, who unleashed a powerful right-footed drive that beat Alberto Brignoli.
| Match Detail | AEK Athens | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 2 | 3 |
| Goals Scored | Koïta (12′), Pilios (75′) | Bellingham (32′), Mbappé (78′), Valverde (90’+2) |
| Points in C1 Standings | 0 (30th place) | 12 (2nd place) |
Looking Ahead to the Next European Fixture
With four wins from four matches and twelve points secured, Jose Mourinho’s team turns its attention back to domestic commitments before hosting PSV in the Champions League on November 24. Meanwhile, AEK Athens sits in 30th place in the league phase table following consecutive defeats in the competition.
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🚨🚨 LE REAL MADRID EST INARRÊTABLE !!! 🚀 7 VICTOIRES CONSÉCUTIVES (TCC) POUR LES MERENGUE. 🤍 ✅ 1-0 vs Villarreal ✅ 4-3 vs AS Rome ✅ 4-1 vs Séville ✅ 4-1 vs Leipzig ✅ 2-1 vs Barcelone ✅ 3-0 vs Santander ✅ 3-2 vs AEK Athènes pic.twitter.com/bSUPnz9iiF
