Real Madrid secures crucial 3-2 victory over AEK Athens in Champions League
Real Madrid secured a valuable victory over AEK Athens with a score of 3-2 in the fourth round of the Champions League.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Madrid, Nov 4 (KUNA) – Spanish club Real Madrid secured a vital victory over Greek hosts AEK Athens by a score of 3-2 in their UEFA Champions League Group Stage match on Wednesday at the Allianz Arena.
The first half ended in a 1-1 draw after AEK Athens took the lead through Belgian midfielder Aboubakar Keita in the 12th minute, before England’s Jude Bellingham equalized for Real Madrid in the 32nd minute.
In the second half, AEK Athens regained the lead through Stavros Vryzas in the 75th minute, but French star Kylian Mbappé quickly restored parity three minutes later.
As the match seemed headed for a draw, Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde snatched a late winner for Real Madrid in the second minute of stoppage time, turning a potential draw into a crucial and valuable victory.
With this result, Real Madrid claimed three points, raising their total to 12 and moving up to second place in the standings, one point behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain on goal difference. AEK Athens remained on three points, sitting 30th in the overall table. (End) H.N.D.
