Real Madrid secured a 3-2 victory over AEK Athens on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, at the Agia Sophia Stadium, extending their winning streak to seven consecutive matches across all competitions. The result maintains Real Madrid's 100% start in the current Champions League group phase.
AEK Athens took the lead in the 12th minute through Aboubakary Koïta, who beat goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois at the near post. Jude Bellingham equalized for the visitors with a flicked finish following a cross from Marc Cucurella. The hosts regained the lead in the 75th minute when Stavros Pilios scored through Courtois's legs, but Kylian Mbappé leveled the score shortly after, converting a pass from Denzel Dumfries. Federico Valverde ultimately decided the match in the 92nd minute with a long-range effort.
Under the management of José Mourinho, Real Madrid faced a resilient AEK side that had previously tested the visitors' defense through striker Luka Jovic. Despite the pressure, Madrid controlled significant portions of the game, with Mbappé recording his fourth goal in four Champions League appearances this season.
