Real Madrid clinched a vital 1-0 victory over Italian side, Juventus with a stunning performance from Jude Bellingham as the midfielder claims his first goal of the season for Real Madrid.
Match Summary
Juventus’ intentions were made very clear right from kickoff when Kenan Yildiz took an early strike from outside the penalty area towards goal. However, the game gathered momentum as it progressed with the hosts were alert and maintained their defensive stance. The Santiago Bernabeu was filled to capacity with supporters from both sides chanting and cheering their sides on.
Real Madrid we’re awarded a free kick in their defensive third along the wing giving them an opportunity to carefully build an attack and maintain possession. Aurelien Tchouameni was later given an opportunity for a right footed shot from outside the penalty area but his effort was deflected off target.
The visitors remained vigilant as Real Madrid sought to take the lead. However, Weston McKennie got an attempt on target with a right-footed shot from the half-space of the final third, just outside the penalty area. His effort was sent low, to the left inside of the frame in the tenth minute.
Both teams sought to find the opening goal but were forced to go into the halftime break without one. With Real Madrid chasing a perfect start to reach 9 points play resumed with the greater likelihood of taking the lead and we’re lucky to get ahead of the visitors in the 54th minute when it felt like play had normalized. Midfielder, Jude Bellingham took a clinical left-footed strike inside the penalty area, claiming his first of the season for Madrid.
With the scoreboard now a reflection of Madrid’s dominance in the game, the hosts still maintained pressure with hopes of extending their lead. Juventus came close at a leveler several times but Madrid were able to maintain their slender 1-0 advantage till the final whistle.
Upcoming Fixtures
Real Madrid:
Real Madrid vs Barcelona – Sunday, 26 October 16:15 La Liga
Real Madrid vs Valencia – Saturday, 1 November 21:00 La Liga
Juventus Turin:
Lazio vs Juventus – Sunday, 26 October 20:45 Serie A
Juventus vs Udinese – Wednesday, 29 October 18:30 Serie A
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