Valverde's Stoppage-Time Goal Seals Real Madrid's Victory Against AEK Athens
Real Madrid came from behind to claim an impressive 3-2 win against AEK Athens, with a stoppage-time goal from Federico Valverde in the UCL league phase game at Allwyn Arena. AEK Athens have struggled to win in the UCL league phase. After winning their opening game against LASK, they have lost consecutively, thereafter. They started well against Real Madrid, taking the lead that later slipped out of treach. Aboubakary Koita delivered a superb finish to give the Greeks the lead in the 12th minute. He received a cross from Jovic, and struck it into the top corner. Midway through the first half, Jude Bellingham leveled the terms, with a delightful backheel finish. In the second half, The Greek regained the lead, with Pilos side-footing Koita's cut back into the net. Real Madrid responded immediately with Kylian Mbappe tapping in Dumfries' through pass inside the six-yard box. In injury time, a stunning 25-yard shot from Valverde sealed the victory for Real Ma...
