The Guardian · November 4, 2026
Valverde’s late winner breaks AEK Athens hearts as Real Madrid twice come from behind
Federico Valverde scored a dramatic late winner as Real Madrid came from behind twice to defeat AEK Athens 3-2 in the Champions League, maintaining their perfect record in the group stage. José Mourinho's AEK Athens took the lead twice but couldn't hold on as Madrid secured victory with Valverde's long-range strike.