#Real Madrid

Federico Valverde rescued Real Madrid in Athens on Wednesday. His long-range strike in stoppage time sealed a 3-2 Champions League win over AEK Athens. The Guardian and the Nile Post both reported the result. José Mourinho's side had trailed twice against the Greek champions. Aboubakary Koïta put AEK ahead after 12 minutes with a powerful finish, the Guardian and the Nile Post reported. Jude Bellingham equalised with a back-heeled flick across the face of goal. The Nile Post put that goal in the 32nd minute. At 23 years and 128 days, Bellingham became the youngest player to score in seven successive Champions League seasons. He passed team-mate Kylian Mbappé. AEK went ahead again with 15 minutes left. Stavros Pilios first blocked a goal-bound Mbappé shot, according to the Nile Post. He then raced the length of the pitch to finish an attack at the near post.…

Real Madrid are close to signing Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, The Guardian reported on Wednesday. The Spanish club have offered the 16-year-old forward a multi-year contract. Subject to final talks, Madrid hope to bring him to the Bernabeu in January. Gabriel is registered with United's academy until the end of the season. According to The Guardian, United have not yet been contacted by the player's camp or by Madrid about the move. The club will consider legal action if they believe any rules have been broken. Madrid plan to use a Fifa loophole. It allows clubs in the EU to sign young players on professional contracts if the players hold an EU passport. Gabriel is eligible for one through both of his parents. Fifa would have to approve the deal, and United are on alert for any breach of the rules. United would be owed a compensation fee if Gabriel joined Madrid…