Did Bellingham's Goal Propel Madrid Past Juventus?

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Key Takeaways
- Real Madrid continues its strong start in the Champions League.
- Bellingham scores the decisive goal.
- Solid defensive tactics from both teams.
- Courtois showcases impressive goalkeeping.
- Next challenge is the upcoming Clasico.
Madrid, Oct 23 (NationPress) Real Madrid triumphed over Juventus with a score of 1-0 at the Bernabeu, maintaining their impeccable start in the Champions League with a total of nine points from three matches.
The first half saw Madrid in control, but the breakthrough came post-intermission when Bellingham found the net on the 57th minute after Vini Jr.'s shot rebounded off the post.
While Xabi Alonso's squad controlled possession, the visitors' solid five-man defense made it challenging to create significant chances near their goal. Juventus aimed to counter-attack, threatening with long-range shots.
During the opening fifteen minutes, both McKennie and Gatti attempted to score, but Courtois was there to thwart their efforts. In the 16th minute, Arda Guler's corner was headed toward goal by Tchouameni, but Di Gregorio caught it comfortably.
Midway through the first half, Brahim had a chance after a swift transition, but his shot was deflected for a corner by the visiting goalkeeper. Valverde delivered the corner, and Tchouameni's shot from inside the area was blocked by Kalulu, who prevented a certain goal.
Madrid's best opportunities arose just before half-time. Mbappe received an impressive pass from Brahim and unleashed a powerful left-footed shot from inside the box, but Di Gregorio made a fantastic stop. Moments later, he skillfully evaded Cambiaso and set up Militao, who shot over the bar.
The second half started with a close call for Madrid when Vlahovic raced through on a one-on-one against Courtois in the 50th minute after a brilliant run, but our keeper emerged victorious. Seven minutes later, Real Madrid took the lead.
Through exquisite individual skill, Vini Jr. maneuvered past defenders and managed to get a shot off. When the ball hit the post, Bellingham was perfectly positioned to capitalize.
From that moment onward, Madrid controlled the game, effectively shutting down any threats from Juventus to secure a significant victory just four days ahead of the Clasico.