Real Madrid once again demonstrated their incredible ability to deliver when it matters most. Los Blancos secured a thrilling 3⁠-⁠2 victory over AEK Athens, thanks to a decisive goal from Fede Valverde in the 92nd minute. The result gives the Spanish giants their fourth consecutive victory in the Champions League, maintaining their perfect record in the competition.

AEK Athens started the match with plenty of confidence and quickly made life difficult for the visitors. Koita opened the scoring with an excellent finish, catching the Madrid defence off guard. Real Madrid responded through Jude Bellingham, who produced a spectacular backheel finish to level the score. The English midfielder even found the net again shortly afterwards, but his second goal was ruled out for offside.

Real Madrid increased the pressure as the match progressed, looking to take control of proceedings. However, the Greek side remained organised and dangerous. In the 75th minute, Pilo restored AEK's lead, putting Mourinho's men under serious pressure.

Mbappé brings Real Madrid back into the game

The response from Real Madrid was immediate. In the 78th minute, Kylian Mbappé reacted quickest to a ball delivered by Dumfries to score the equaliser. The French forward came close to completing the comeback in the 86th minute, but his effort struck the post.

Valverde delivers another Champions League miracle

Just when the game seemed destined to end in a draw, Fede Valverde stepped up once again. In the 92nd minute, the Uruguayan midfielder unleashed a powerful long-range strike to secure all three points for Real Madrid.

AEK Athens deserve credit for their performance, having pushed one of Europe's biggest clubs to the limit. Koita was particularly impressive, causing constant problems for the Madrid defence, while Thibaut Courtois made several important saves to keep his team in the contest.

For Real Madrid, however, there are still areas of concern. The absence of Arda Güler was noticeable in the team's creativity and build-up play. Vinicius Junior also struggled to make an impact, losing possession repeatedly and failing to produce his usual attacking threat.

Nevertheless, Real Madrid leave Greece with another valuable victory. Once again, the Spanish giants have shown that in the Champions League, they are capable of finding a way to win even when everything seems to be going against them.