With just six points from their first four games, Real Madrid needed a win over Atalanta in the Champions League to calm their nerves as they sat in 24th place. However, Los Blancos returned to Madrid in high spirits after their 3-2 win.
According to Diario AS, there is 'huge excitement' internally at the club. Seeing Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham all score for the first time makes Real Madrid feel as if Carlo Ancelotti has finally found the formula for success. With Bellingham returning to his former role behind the strikers and having the freedom to move, the England international is back on a sensational scoring run.
Things have changed in the Real Madrid camp since Bellingham was given that role again against Osasuna, and Ancelotti also believes he has now found the path to success. With Bellingham coming from deep, Mbappe and Vinicius also find more space as the defense has to worry about all three compared to when he was wider. Although they are aware that they must continue to improve to reach the expected level, there is relief that they are now seeing steps in the right direction.
One of the things Real Madrid have been accused of is not showing up against opponents who have the quality to hurt them, coming off worse against Barcelona, Liverpool, AC Milan and Athletic Club. Overall they also struggled to break through the high press, but against Atalanta they managed Los Blancos finally hold out with the ball in the back.
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