Bellingham equalises as Real Madrid draw with AEK Athens
Jude Bellingham scores to secure a draw for Real Madrid against AEK Athens in the UEFA Champions League.
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On Wednesday, Real Madrid faced AEK Athens FC in the UEFA Champions League at the Allywn Arena in Athens. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams sharing the points.
AEK Athens took the lead in the 12th minute through Aboubakary Koita, assisted by Luka Jovic. Real Madrid equalised in the 32nd minute when Jude Bellingham scored, with Marc Cucurella providing the assist.
Real Madrid dominated possession with 71% compared to AEK Athens' 29%. The expected goals (xG) also favoured Madrid at 1.6 against AEK's 0.6. Both teams had four shots on target, while Madrid earned three corners to AEK's none.
Both teams received one yellow card during the match. AEK Athens are currently in 24th place in the league table with 4 points, while Real Madrid sit in 3rd with 10 points after four matches. They have won three and drawn one, remaining unbeaten in the competition.