Real Madrid would not be denied.
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.
FEDERICO VALVERDE ONLY SCORES BANGERS 🔥
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His goal followed a lovely goal from Jude Bellingham, when the England
international applied a perfect backheel to a ball fizzing through the box to bring things level in the 32nd minute after an opening goal from Mauritania international Aboubakary Koita had the Greek squad ahead.
JUDE BELLINGHAM WITH A STUNNING GOAL 🔥
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But the home side was back in the lead in the 75th minute when Koita set up Stavros Pilios for a goal against the run of play. But three minutes later it was Kylian Mbappe extending his streak to a goal in each of the last six UEFA Champions League matches.
ABSOLUTE CHAOS IN ATHENS! 😱 🇬🇷
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Stavros Pilios retakes the lead for AEK Athens, but Kylian Mbappé answers right back for Real Madrid 🍿
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Real Madrid's next Champions League night comes after the international window, with a visit from PSV Eindhoven set for Nov. 24.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Thunderous Valverde goal keeps Real Madrid perfect in UEFA Champions League
