Bellingham Breaks the Deadlock as Real Madrid Edges Past Juventus

- by Olatunji Johnson

A moment of magic from the English midfielder secures a perfect European start and sets the stage for El Clasico.

Jude Bellingham announced his return to the scoresheet in style, netting a crucial second-half goal to give Real Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a stubborn Juventus side at a buzzing Bernabéu on Wednesday.

The England international, scoring his first of the season, was perfectly positioned to tap in a rebound after a blistering shot from Vinícius Jr. cannoned off the post in the 57th minute. The goal broke a tense deadlock and maintained Real Madrid’s flawless start to their Champions League campaign.

The narrow scoreline, however, didn’t tell the full story of Madrid’s dominance. The Spanish giants could have won by a more comfortable margin if not for a stellar performance by Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, who made excellent saves to deny Kylian Mbappé and Brahim Díaz. The Italian side’s defense was also forced into a frantic goal-line clearance to keep the match within reach.

The result provides the ideal confidence boost for manager Xabi Alonso’s squad as they now turn their attention to a mammoth domestic clash. The season’s first El Clasico against arch-rivals Barcelona looms this Sunday.

For a struggling Juventus, who are now winless in seven matches, the defeat adds to their growing concerns. Despite showing flashes of threat—most notably when Thibaut Courtois alertly denied Dušan Vlahovic in a one-on-one situation—they were ultimately left empty-handed. Sitting a disappointing 25th in the Serie A table, Igor Tudor’s men will desperately seek a turnaround when they visit Lazio on Sunday.

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