Greek football club AEK Athens holds a unique distinction in European football: their official anthem contains a reference to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
The connection stems from a memorable UEFA Champions League encounter on October 22, 2002, when AEK traveled to Madrid to face Real Madrid. The match featured Brazilian star Ronaldo and AEK defender Nikolaos Kostenoglou, with the Greek side putting up a competitive display at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The anthem's nod to Real Madrid underscores the historic link between the two clubs, forged on the continental stage.
