Atalanta v Real Madrid live - UEFA Champions League reaction as Vinicius scores on winning return
Revised on October 12, 2024, at 10:02 PM GMT.
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FERDINAND APPLAUDS MADRID'S GALACTICOS
The TNT Sports team, featuring Rio Ferdinand, is sharing their thoughts on Madrid's victory.
"In situations like these, when your team is in need of a boost and you want to turn things around for your football club, you rely on your standout players, your stars," Ferdinand remarked. "I believed Jude Bellingham really stepped up today, and of course, he scored a goal."
"Vinicius Junior also found the net, while Kylian Mbappe kicked things off. Today, three of the team's biggest stars shined brightly."
FINAL WHISTLE: ATALANTA 3-2 REAL MADRID
That miss was Atalanta's final opportunity, and Madrid escapes with a huge victory! Strikes from Mbappe, Vinicius, and Bellingham are more than enough, while Atalanta, who had chances to equalize in the closing moments, suffer their first defeat in the Champions League this season.
ATALANTA DESERVES TO BE ON EQUAL GROUND!
Lookman skillfully creates some room on the left and sends a powerful cross into the six-yard area, where Retegui is positioned. Unfortunately, he strikes the ball over the bar! What an opportunity missed, and a lucky break for the defense.
ATALANTA BECOMING INCREASINGLY FRUSTRATED AND DESPERATE
Kossounou has been called in to assist the injured Vazquez, who is expected to recover, but this situation is only causing further delays.
Guler and Rodrygo find themselves on a fast break, but they end up mishandling the ball and giving it away.
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Can Atalanta score again?
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Vazquez earns a gentle free kick after Zaniolo fouls him near his own corner flag. This should help burn some time.
Bellingham leaves after yet another strong performance.
Zaniolo has come on for Atalanta, replacing Ruggeri.
ATALANTA INCREASING THEIR PRESSURE
From a narrow position, Retegui manages to create space for a shot, and Courtois deflects the attempt at the near post.
Modric and Asensio are substituted in for an injured Ceballos and Brahim.
ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY MISSED BY ATALANTA
Samardzic, who has had a significant impact, finds Ruggeri just inside the box for Madrid, but Ruggeri's shot goes over the goal and off to the side.
De Roon passes the ball to Samardzic for a shot. The aim is accurate, but it lacks strength, allowing Courtois to make an easy save by diving to his left.
Ederson dodges two opponents and gets brought down, giving Atalanta a threatening free kick from 25 yards out.
A shot from Samardzic outside the penalty area is redirected, weakening the power of his attempt.
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Currently, the victor.
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KOLASINAC MISSES A SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITY
Atalanta recovers the ball following a corner from Madrid. Retegui finds himself in a three-on-three situation and passes it to an open Kolasinac. However, Kolasinac takes his time to take a shot, and when he finally does, it gets blocked.
Zappacosta, Kossounnou, and Retegui replace Bellanova, Djimsiti, and De Ketelaere.
Bellingham is really putting in the effort.
Bellingham makes a defensive play near his own penalty area, then advances the ball into the midfield and draws a free kick. This is crucial hard work for the team.
LOOKMAN SCORES HIS 11TH GOAL THIS SEASON
Placed third in this contest.
