Real Madrid needed to beat Atalanta after three defeats in their first five Champions League games of the season, and that's exactly what they did after securing a 3-2 victory over Atalanta in Bergamo.
UEFA Champions League 2024/2025
2-3
- De Ketelaere (45'+2' PEN)
- Kijkman (65')
- Mbappe (10')
- Vinicius (56')
- Jude Bellingham (59')
Match report
The visitors started quickly and were rewarded with the opening goal. Kylian Mbappé brilliantly created the chance, which he tucked away just inside the penalty area. However, his evening ended early as he would have to leave shortly afterwards with a suspected muscle injury.
Things got worse for Real Madrid when Charles de Ketelaere scored the equalizer in the closing stages of the first half, although they were decisive in the second period to force a 3–1 lead. First Vinicius Junior scored after collecting a fortuitous through ball, before Jude Bellingham continued his excellent form.
Ademola Lookman managed to get a goal back for Atalanta, but in the end it was not enough for the Serie A side. It's a very important result that Real Madrid will cherish, and their chances of reaching the knockout stages have been given a big boost.
Competition events
0' The match is about to start!
2' match event for Atalanta vs Real Madrid
10' GOAL! Mbappé takes Diaz's pass and throws it into the net! Atalanta 0-1 Real Madrid
14' Mbappé goes for goal with a sting, but Carnesecchi denies his brace!
20' Lookman's pass finds Ketelaere, but Rudiger takes the fizz out of the shot
24' match event for Atalanta vs Real Madrid
31' Lookman's long shot goes wide
36' Mbappé dropped out due to an injury! Rodrygo is called in
40' CLOSE! Rudiger misses a great chance and fails to get his header into the net
47' Ketelaere scores the penalty and equalizes! Atalanta 1-1 Real Madrid
53' Vinicius lies down in the penalty area and the referee calls no penalty
54' Lookman shoots low, but Courtois dives to save the attempt
56' Vinicius Junior scores on his return from injury! Atalanta 1-2 Real Madrid
59' Bellingham doubles the lead after an assist from Vinicius! Atalanta 1-3 Real Madrid
65' Lookman pulls one back with a beautiful strike! Atalanta 2-3 Real Madrid
1970s highlight of Atalanta vs Real Madrid
81' A free kick from Atalanta, but Courtois catches it with ease
87' match event for Atalanta vs Real Madrid
Setups
Atalanta XI: De Roon, Djimsiti, Kolasinac, Pasalic, Bellanova, Lookman, Marco Carnesecchi, Isak Hien, Éderson, De Ketelaere, Matteo Ruggeri
Subs: Patricio, Toloi, Rossi, Godfrey, Zappacosta, Zaniolo, Mateo Retegui, Brescianini, Lazar Samardžić, Odilon, Marco Palestra
Real Madrid XI: Courtois, Rudiger, Vazquez, Ceballos, Mbappé, Valverde, Brahim, Fran García, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Vinicius, Jude Bellingham
Subs: Modric, Vallejo, Andriy Lunin, Rodrygo, Arda Güler, Raúl Asencio, Endrick, Youssef Enríquez, Chema Andrés, Sergio Mestre
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