Watch: Stunning Bellingham backheel brings Madrid level with AEK Athens

Real Madrid's English midfielder #05 Jude Bellingham (R) shoots to score his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase matchday 4, football match between AEK Athens and Real Madrid at the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens on November 4, 2026.

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Real Madrid were in danger of entering halftime trailing AEK Athens in Wednesday's Champions League game before a moment of magic from midfielder Jude Bellingham brought the 15-time European champions level.

After the Greek hosts took a surprising 1-0 lead in the 12th minute, Bellingham quelled fears in the visitors' dugout, scoring with his backheel off a cross from Marc Cucurella to make it 1-1.

For viewers in United States:

JUDE BELLINGHAM WITH A STUNNING GOAL 🔥 Stream the #UCL on @paramountplus 📺 https://t.co/dk29dAzfhN
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) November 4, 2026

For viewers in Canada:

🤩 WOW. JUDE BELLINGHAM TAKE A BOW ✨ A STUNNING FINISH TO MAKE IT 1-1 IN ATHENS! #UCL https://t.co/RcvH005N2S
— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) November 4, 2026