Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, and Kylian Mbappé all found the net as Real Madrid secured a 3-2 win over Atalanta in the Champions League, showing resilience despite injury concerns and a nervy finish. Mbappé was the standout early on, first seeing a shot saved before scoring with a delicate touch and finish. He could have added another but was denied by a strong save. However, his early exit due to a non-contact injury added to Madrid’s worries as the game progressed.
Atalanta responded after the break, leveling the score with a penalty from Charles De Ketelaere, awarded after Aurelien Tchouaméni’s clumsy foul. Real Madrid regained the lead quickly, with Vinicius Jr scoring after a deflection, followed by Bellingham who calmly finished with his weaker foot. Atalanta didn’t back down, though, and pulled one back through Ademola Lookman, who beat Thibaut Courtois at the near post.
Despite the pressure, Madrid held firm and secured the three points, which could help steer their European campaign back on track.