Real Madrid are aiming for just their third win in six league games in this season’s Champions League, and they are on track to achieve it. They had managed to extend their lead to 3-1, although Atalanta managed to find a quick goal in Bergamo.
Kylian Mbappé scored Real Madrid’s first goal in the first 10 minutes, although Atalanta managed to find an equalizer in the closing stages of the first half, courtesy of Charles de Ketelaere.
However, Real Madrid had begun to make their mark in the second half. Firstly, Vinicius Junior scored on his return from injury, before Jude Bellingham scored three minutes later to continue his fine form.
Bellingham shine 🔥
Madrid has put Atalanta to the sword with an air of cruelty ⚔️
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— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 10, 2024
JUDE BELLINGHAM WHAT A GOAL! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Mbn5apHXKM
— TC (@totalcristiano) December 10, 2024
TWO IN THREE MINUTES FOR REAL MADRID 😤
Vini Jr. and Jude Bellingham score with two goals in a row! pic.twitter.com/7JuHWKfIxb
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) December 10, 2024
That gave Real Madrid some breathing room, although Atalanta managed to find an answer soon after courtesy of Ademola Lookman.
Lookman attacks again! 🔥
Atalanta is within striking distance again when Lookman squeezes the ball against Courtois 👏
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Lookman’s second goal for Atalandapic.twitter.com/6an7uWaw5R
— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) December 10, 2024
Ademola Lookman shoots Thibaut Courtois at the near post ☄️ pic.twitter.com/aglf1dAYSX
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) December 10, 2024
It was a brilliant match from start to finish and there are surely more goals on the way. Real Madrid hopes not, given that they are still in charge.