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UEFA Champions LeagueJude Bellingham praised his Real Madrid teammate Federico Valverde’s goal against AEK Athens, saying it was better than his own. He made the comments after Real Madrid’s 3-2 win in the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League league phase on Wednesday evening.
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UEFA Champions LeagueThibaut Courtois said Kylian Mbappé had moved past the disappointment of not winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or and had begun preparing to compete for the award next year. The Real Madrid goalkeeper made the comments after his team beat AEK Athens 3-2 in the fourth round of the league phase of the Champions League.
UEFA Champions LeagueReal Madrid returned from Greece with a win after Jude Bellingham equalised in the 32nd minute with a backheel shot, converting a cross from Cucurella that reached him near the penalty spot.
TransfersAlgeria international Ibrahim Maza, a Bayer Leverkusen player, said he would like to play for Paris Saint-Germain in the future, describing joining the French club as a major ambition.
UEFA Champions LeagueReal Madrid conceded an early goal against hosts AEK Athens on matchday four of the Champions League league phase, as Mauritanian Aboubakary Koita scored in the 12th minute, extending the team’s struggles away from home in the competition.
UEFA Champions LeagueA player-performance analysis of Real Madrid’s match against AEK Athens highlighted Federico Valverde’s contribution. He scored the 3-2 winner in stoppage time despite playing only 28 minutes, created three chances and made nine progressive passes, more than any other player in key passes.
Arab national teamsMorocco coach Mohamed Wahbi defended his November squad selections, explaining Youssef En-Nesyri’s return and saying club playing time is not the only factor in a call-up. He also discussed Brahim Diaz’s situation at Real Madrid and the injuries affecting four players.
La LigaVinícius Júnior used his suspension from Real Madrid matches to review his form and prepare for the next stage, showing self-criticism and acknowledging that his recent performances had not reached the level he was accustomed to, according to journalist Mario Cortegana.
