Real Madrid showcased their legendary resilience, defeating Atalanta 3–2 in a gripping Champions League encounter. Despite recent setbacks, the Spanish giants delivered a spirited performance, fueled by their formidable attacking trio.
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a clinical finish from Brahim Díaz’s assist, marking his 50th Champions League goal. Mbappé, now the ninth player to reach this milestone, achieved it at just 25 years and 356 days—second only to Lionel Messi in age. However, his night was cut short by a thigh injury in the 36th minute.
Atalanta leveled the match in first-half injury time when Charles De Ketelaere converted a penalty after Aurélien Tchouaméni fouled Mario Pašalić in the box.
In the second half, Vinícius Jr. ignited Real’s resurgence. Returning from injury, the Brazilian star scored in the 56th minute and provided an assist for Jude Bellingham’s goal three minutes later. Bellingham ended his 12-match Champions League goal drought with a composed finish.
