According to a report by Madrid Universal on Thursday November 5, 2026, Real Madrid have set a historic European record following their dramatic 3-2 victory over AEK Athens in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Federico Valverde's late winner adding another memorable moment to the club's history.

Jose Mourinho's side had to fight until the closing stages to secure all three points after the Greek outfit twice took the lead and threatened to end Madrid's impressive winning run.

However, the Spanish giants showed their fighting spirit once again, with Valverde producing a stunning long-range strike in the 92nd minute to complete the comeback.

According to LaLigaenDirecto, Real Madrid have now scored 49 goals in the 90th minute or later in European Cup and Champions League history, more than any other club in the competition.

The statistic does not include goals scored during extra time, making the achievement even more remarkable.

Valverde's decisive effort against AEK Athens added another chapter to Madrid's remarkable record of scoring important goals in the closing stages of European matches.

Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe had earlier scored to bring Madrid level on two occasions before the Uruguayan midfielder delivered the decisive moment with his powerful strike.

Late goals have become a familiar feature of Real Madrid's European history, with the club producing several unforgettable comebacks over the years.

One of the most famous examples came in the 2014 Champions League final against Atletico Madrid, when Sergio Ramos scored a stoppage-time equaliser to send the match into extra time. Madrid eventually won 4-1 to secure their 10th European title.

Rodrygo also produced an extraordinary moment in the 2022 Champions League semi-final against Manchester City, scoring twice in the closing stages to force extra time before Madrid completed another memorable comeback.

Mourinho's current team has demonstrated similar resilience this season. Real Madrid previously scored three goals in the final 10 minutes against Roma to overturn a 3-1 deficit and secure a remarkable 4-3 victory.

The victory over AEK Athens also extended Madrid's winning streak to seven consecutive matches across competitions and maintained their perfect Champions League record, with four victories from four games.

The Spanish giants will now turn their attention to their upcoming La Liga encounter against Valencia as they look to maintain their momentum before the international break.