Real Madrid Win at AEK with a 90+2 Goal

In Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid faced Greek club AEK away from home. The Spanish side won the thrilling match 3-2.

AEK, playing at home and starting quickly, took a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute through Aboubakary Koita. Real Madrid equalized in the 32nd minute with Jude Bellingham, and the first half ended 1-1. In the second half, Stavros Pilios put AEK back in front in the 75th minute. Real Madrid brought it back to 2-2 in the 78th minute with Kylian Mbappe.

In the final stages, Real Madrid increased the pressure and found the goal they were looking for in the 90+2nd minute through Fede Valverde. The Uruguayan's goal put the Spanish side 3-2 ahead, and they left the pitch with the victory.

Before the match, a decision involving Arda Guler and Aurelien Tchouameni had drawn attention. Head coach Jose Mourinho was reported to have decided to rest the two players, considering the busy match schedule and the growing physical loads on the players. It was learned that Guler and Tchouameni left the squad during the last training session before the team travelled to Athens and did special work in Madrid.

With this result, Real Madrid have won all 4 of their Champions League matches and raised their points total to 12. AEK remain on 4 points. In Matchday 5, Real Madrid will host PSV at home. AEK, meanwhile, will face Como away.