Real Madrid stretched their flawless run in this season’s UEFA Champions League with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Juventus at the Santiago Bernabéu. A second-half strike from Jude Bellingham proved decisive, sealing Los Blancos’ fourth victory in the last five meetings between these two European powerhouses.
⚔️ Early Pressure from Juventus, Courtois Stands Tall
The match began with Juventus on the front foot, forcing Madrid into defensive action in the opening quarter of an hour. Weston McKennie and Federico Gatti both tested Thibaut Courtois, who responded with two sharp low saves to keep the scores level.
Real Madrid eventually grew into the contest. Aurélien Tchouaméni saw two good efforts denied by Michele Di Gregorio, while Kylian Mbappé came closest before the break, slipping behind the defense only to be thwarted by the alert Juve goalkeeper.
⚽ Bellingham Breakthrough Shifts the Momentum
Juventus again threatened immediately after halftime, with Dušan Vlahović bursting through on the counterattack, but Courtois once again produced a crucial stop.
Then, against the run of play, Real Madrid found their opening. Vinícius Júnior wove through several defenders and saw his shot rebound off the woodwork. Bellingham reacted first, slotting into an empty net for his first goal since June and giving Madrid the edge.
🧤 Di Gregorio Heroics Not Enough
Real Madrid began asserting their authority after taking the lead. Michele Di Gregorio kept Juventus in the match with a series of outstanding saves, including a double stop to deny Mbappé and Brahim Díaz, while Gatti cleared one effort off the line.
Juventus had one final chance to spoil Madrid’s night when Loïs Openda broke free late on, but Raúl Asencio’s last-ditch block secured the three points for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
📊 Key Match Stats
| Statistic | Real Madrid | Juventus |
|---|---|---|
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.81 | 0.59 |
| Total Shots | 28 | 13 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 4 |
| Ball Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Corner Kicks | 13 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% (561/618) | 81% (253/311) |
| Big Chances Created | 2 | 1 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 4 (Courtois) | 8 (Di Gregorio) |
🏁 Madrid March On, Juve’s Woes Deepen
The win keeps Real Madrid perfect in the group stage, setting the tone ahead of a high-stakes El Clásico this weekend. For Juventus, the pressure is mounting: Igor Tudor’s side are now winless in seven matches and sliding down the table, outside of the Champions League qualification spots.
This night belonged to Bellingham’s composure, Vinícius’ spark, and Courtois’ calm under pressure — the hallmarks of a side determined to dominate Europe once again.
📰 UEFA Champions League 2025/2026 – League Phase, Round 3
🏟 Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid on Oct. 22, 2025
⚽ Real Madrid 1–0 Juventus
🕒 Goal: Bellingham 58’
Source: FlashScore