Real Madrid pulled off a huge comeback against AEK Athens as Jose Mourinho's side extended their winning streak to seven matches with four of them coming in the Champions League.
With this win, Madrid now move up to the second in the table, separated only by goal difference from league leaders PSG. Athens, meanwhile, have fallen to 30th.
Who Scored for AEK Athens?
Aboubakary Koïta put Athens in the lead in the 12th minute thanks to an assist from Luka Jović
Stavros Pilios puts the Greek hosts ahead for a second time in the 74th minute, capitalizing on home momentum.
Who Scored for Real Madrid?
Jude Bellingham levelled the score in the 32nd minute slotting home after being set up by Marc Cucurella

ATHENS, GREECE – NOVEMBER 04: Federico Valverde of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates Endrick and Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between AEK Athens and Real Madrid C.F. at AEK Arena on November 04, 2026 in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Adam Pretty – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)Adam Pretty - UEFA / Getty Images
Kylian Mbappé made it 2-2 in the 77th minute as he tucked away the ball past Alberto Brignoli thanks to an accurate assist from Denzel Dumfries.
Federico Valverde scored the decisive goal in the first minute of stoppage time with a stunner to put Real Madrid ahead and secure all three points.
Player Ratings for AEK Athens vs. Real Madrid
AEK Athens
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Alberto Brignoli: 7.2
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Stavros Pilios: 7.0
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Filipe Relvas: 5.5
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Harold Moukoudi: 6.0
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Lazaros Rota: 5.5
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Aboubakary Koita: 8.0
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Kervin Arriaga: 6.5
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Kaan Kairinen: 6.0
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Lovro Majer: 7.0
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Luka Jovic: 7.0
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Mijat Gacinovic: 7.0
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Zine: 7.0
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Marin: 6.0
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Varga: 6.2
Real Madrid:
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Thibaut Courtois: 6.0
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Marc Cucurella: 8.0
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Eder Militao: 7.5
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Antonio Rudiger: 7.0
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Denzel Dumfries: 7.5
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Eduardo Camavinga: 8.0
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Bernardo Silva: 7.7
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Jude Bellingham: 8.8 (Man of the match)
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Vinicius Junior: 7.0
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Kylian Mbappe: 8.2
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Yan Diomande: 7.5
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Valverde: 8.0
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Endrick: 6.5
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