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AEK Athens' Anthem References Real Madrid, Highlighting Historic Champions League Encounter

AEK Athens' Anthem References Real Madrid, Highlighting Historic Champions League Encounter
World Sports · 19:16:10 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Greek club AEK Athens features a reference to Spanish giants Real Madrid in their official anthem, a unique nod to a memorable European encounter between the two sides.

The connection stems from their UEFA Champions League group stage meeting on October 22, 2002, at the Santiago Bernabéu. In that match, Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Ronaldo contested possession with AEK defender Nikolaos Kostenoglou, with midfielder Konstantinos Katsouranis also involved.

The anthem's inclusion of Real Madrid highlights the lasting impression of that high-profile fixture in the club's history.

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