Real stay perfect in Champions League as City hold on

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 and Jude Bellingham equalised with a sublime flick for the record 15-time winners. Stavros Pilios sent the Greek champions ahead with 15 minutes to go but Kylian Mbappe swiftly pulled Madrid level once again, setting the stage for Valverde's late winner. Madrid have now won seven straight games across all competitions. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland's 78th-minute strike helped Manchester City shake off a mini-slump with a 3-2 win at RB Leipzig. After an excellent start to the season, City had lost two Premier League games in a row either side of beating Brighton on penalties in the League Cup. The visitors twice went ahead through a Castello Lukeba own goal and an Enzo Fernandez header, only to be pegged back by goals from Ridle Baku and Antonio Nusa. Despite having scored more against Leipzig than any...