Valverde's 92nd-minute strike lifts Real Madrid past AEK Athens 3-2
Federico Valverde scored in the 92nd minute to give Real Madrid a 3-2 win over AEK Athens and stay unbeaten.
Real Madrid came from behind twice to beat AEK Athens 3-2, with Federico Valverde's late long-range finish securing the win. The hosts took an early lead through Aboubakary Koïta but Jude Bellingham equalised with a flicked finish.
AEK went ahead again through Stavros Pilios before Kylian Mbappé levelled the match. Valverde then lashed home in the 92nd minute to claim all three points.
Madrid have now won seven straight games across all competitions. Mbappé has scored four goals in four Champions League matches this season.
- Real Madrid 3-2 AEK Athens
- Final score
- 92nd minute
- Winning goal time
- Federico Valverde
- Winning goal scorer
- 7 straight games
- Madrid's winning streak
Why it mattersReal Madrid's late goal-scoring habit keeps them top of their group and shows their ability to win matches even when playing below their best.
AustraliaAustralian fans following Real Madrid and Mbappé see another example of how the European elite grind out results in European competition.
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