Thunderous Valverde goal keeps Real Madrid perfect in UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid secured a 3-2 victory against AEK Athens in the UEFA Champions League, maintaining their perfect record in the tournament. Federico Valverde scored the winning goal after the team twice overcame deficits during the match.
Why it matters
Real Madrid's continued success in the Champions League is a significant narrative in European club football, impacting standings and betting markets.
Los Blancos fell behind twice to AEK Athens in a UEFA Champions League league phase match in Greece on Wednesday, Nov. 4 but secured equalizers thanks to standout individual goals.
It was another jaw-dropper that saw Real Madrid take all three points and keep its perfect record through four matches in the continental championship.
Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde took a touch shortly after Real Madrid was able to win the ball back and blasted it past AEK Athens goalkeeper Alberto Brignoli to secure a 3-2 victory for Jose Mourinho's side.
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