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Carlo Ancelotti’s side rediscovered their winning formula in the Champions League, overcoming a spirited Atalanta 3-2 away from home. The victory, sealed courtesy of goals from Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, and Jude Bellingham, injects new life into Real Madrid’s European campaign.
Mbappe set the tone early on, combining exceptional skill with clinical finishing to break the deadlock. His early withdrawal due to injury, however, threatened to derail Real Madrid’s momentum in the game.
Atalanta capitalized on Mbappe’s exit, levelling from the spot through Charles De Ketelaere’s strike just before halftime, after Aurelien Tchouameni gave away a needless penalty. The hosts’ resurgence was short-lived, as Vinicius Jr and Bellingham struck in quick succession to restore Real Madrid’s advantage.
Ademola Lookman’s beautifully crafted goal ensured a tense finale, but Real Madrid held firm to secure a vital win. The result not only revives their Champions League aspirations but also prevents the ignominy of becoming the first defending European champions to lose three consecutive matches.
Real Madrid’s hard-fought victory leaves them on nine points, two adrift of Atalanta, who suffered their first defeat in the competition.
