Kylian Mbappé netted his 50th Champions League goal, with Vinícius Jr. and Jude Bellingham also shining as Real Madrid secured a crucial win over Atalanta to revive their European hopes.
Struggling in Europe this season, Real entered Tuesday’s clash in Italy needing victory to keep their knockout stage aspirations alive.
Mbappé opened the scoring in the 10th minute, expertly evading his marker for his 12th goal since joining the club.
The Frenchman came close to a second but was thwarted by Atalanta’s keeper. Unfortunately, Mbappé’s night ended early due to an apparent injury, with Rodrygo stepping in as his replacement.
Atalanta equalized before halftime through a Charles De Ketelaere penalty, but Real rallied after the break.
Vinícius Jr., returning from injury, coolly slotted a goal, followed by Bellingham’s thunderous strike for his first Champions League goal this season.
Ademola Lookman reignited Atalanta’s hopes late on, but Real weathered the pressure to claim three vital points, climbing to 18th in the league standings.
Atalanta now sits ninth, with both sides still fighting for knockout qualification.
