Real Madrid locked horns with AEK Athens at the AEK Arena earlier this evening as they hoped to earn a win on the road in the UEFA Champions League. Los Blancos made a slow start to the game and conceded the opener in the 12th minute when Aboubakary Koita found the back of the net. However, Jude Bellingham equalised for the Madrid giants in the 32nd minute as the two sides went into the half-time interval with a 1-1 scoreline.
Stavros Pilios put his team 2-1 ahead in the 75th minute, but Kylian Mbappe equalised for Real Madrid just three minutes later. Koita was sent off by the referee in the 90th minute. Federico Valverde ended up scoring the winning goal for Los Blancos in injury time as the match finished with Jose Mourinho's men earning a hard-fought 2-1 win on the road.
Let's take a look at how each Real Madrid player fared during the clash against AEK.
GK: Thibaut Courtois – 6.5/10
He made a few solid saves at the back, but would not be pleased after conceding two goals this evening.
RB: Denzel Dumfries – 7/10
Dumfries made two decent chances in the final third and has an assist to show for his efforts.
CB: Eder Militao – 7/10
He did his fair share of defending and was a threat at the other end of the field.
CB: Antonio Rudiger – 7/10
Rudiger cleared his lines when he could and was tidy with his passing.
ATHENS, GREECE – NOVEMBER 04: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid shoots under pressure from Kervin Arriaga of AEK Athens FC 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 Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)
LB: Marc Cucurella – 8/10
He was a positive influence on both halves and ended the game with an assist to his name.
CM: Bernardo Silva – 6.5/10
Silva caught the eye at times inside the AEK half, but there was no goal for him.
CM: Eduardo Camavinga – 7.5/10
He anchored the midfield with conviction and was good on the ball.
CM: Jude Bellingham – 8/10
Bellingham caused some headaches for his marker and managed to score in the 32nd minute.
RW: Yan Diomande – 7/10
He used his pace well at times, but has nothing to show for his efforts.
ST: Kylian Mbappe – 8/10
Mbappe was a constant menace up top and scored the all-important equaliser in the 78th minute.
LW: Vinicius Junior – 6.5/10
He caused some problems for the opposition defenders, but never looked like he would score.
Valverde scored the winner in injury time.
LW: Endrick – 6.5/10
He made two key chances in the final third.
