Valverde's stoppage-time strike completes Real Madrid comeback at AEK for 12 points from 12

Substitute captain Federico Valverde struck in stoppage time as Real Madrid twice came from behind to beat AEK Athens 3-2. The win keeps Mourinho's side perfect in the league phase and takes them past his qualification target, days before a trip to Valencia without Vinícius.

Federico Valverde came off the bench in Athens and settled a match Real Madrid had trailed twice. The captain's long-range strike arrived in the second minute of stoppage time.

It completed another away comeback in this Champions League campaign. Mourinho's side remain perfect after four matchdays.

Koita put the hosts ahead in the 12th minute. Bellingham had a goal ruled out for offside after a review just before the half-hour.

He did not have to wait long. In the 32nd minute he equalised with a backheel from Cucurella's cross.

AEK went ahead again with 15 minutes of normal time left. Stavros Pilios ran onto a pass from Koita and shot through Courtois's legs.

Madrid answered in less than three minutes. Denzel Dumfries played a low ball across goal and Mbappé made it 2-2.

The night ended badly for Koita. AEK's opening scorer was sent off at 90+5, after the final whistle.

He had kept protesting to the referee despite repeated warnings. Valverde decides the game after a hamstring scare The winner carried extra weight given Valverde's recent fitness.