Real Madrid Stage Another Comeback as Liverpool Fall to Fenerbahce in Champions League
Federico Valverde scored in stoppage time as Real Madrid rallied for a 3-2 Champions League win, while Liverpool’s perfect start ended in a 3-2 loss.
- On Wednesday, Real Madrid secured a 3-2 victory over AEK Athens in the Champions League, with Federico Valverde striking the decisive goal in the 92nd minute at Agia Sophia Stadium.
- Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho praised his squad's resilience after twice overcoming deficits, telling broadcaster Movistar, "These games in the final minutes — only we can win them."
- Jude Bellingham became the youngest player to reach 60 Champions League appearances at 23 years and 128 days old, equalizing with a flicked finish to earn player of the match.
- Elsewhere, Liverpool suffered a 3-2 defeat to Fenerbahce in Istanbul, ending the club's 100 per cent start to the Champions League campaign and marking back-to-back losses following Arsenal on Sunday.
- Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola cited defensive struggles, stating, "The main reason I can find for why we lost this game is we conceded from three set pieces," highlighting Fenerbahce's tactical strength.
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Everything that Andreas Dimatos mentioned in his post about AEK's European continuation in the Champions League, after the defeat of "Enosi" by Real Madrid. AEK gave it their all against Real Madrid, but it was not enough, with Mourinho's team coming away victorious 3-2 from Nea Filadelfia. Thus, "Enosi" remained at 3 points, after four matches in the League Phase of the Champions League. In the next four games, the Greek champion faces Como and…
Real Madrid edge AEK Athens
Federico Valverde lashed home a stunning effort from distance to snatch Real Madrid a late 3-2 victory at AEK Athens on Wednesday in the Champions League and preserve their 100 percent start. Jose Mourinho's side twice came from behind against the Greek champions before Valverde claimed all three points for his side, level with holders Paris Saint-Germain on four wins from four league phase games. Aboubakary Koita sent AEK ahead after 12 minutes…
Real Madrid had to wait until the end of the AEK Athens field to win thanks to Federico Valverde on behalf of the fourth day on Wednesday 4 November. At the same time, Liverpool was overthrown in Fenerbahçe's cauldron in Istanbul after having led twice to the score.
Real Madrid stage another comeback as Liverpool fall to Fenerbahce in Champions League
AP – Real Madrid produced another late comeback in the Champions League as Federico Valverde struck in stoppage time to seal a 3-2 win over AEK Athens on Wednesday. Liverpool, however, fell to a surprise 3-2 defeat to Fenerbahce to end its 100 per cent start to this season's competition. Madrid's perfect record was also in jeopardy in Greece after twice going behind until Valverde fired home from long range in the 92nd minute at Allwyn Arena.
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