Real Madrid secured an important 2-3 away win against Atalanta in Matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League, with goals from Kylian Mbappé (who was later substituted due to injury), Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Jr., making his return to the starting lineup. Atalanta's goals came from Lookman and De Ketelaere.

Real Madrid started strong, consistently attacking Atalanta's defense. Early on, Mbappé missed a one-on-one opportunity, but he soon scored a brilliant goal following an assist from Brahim. Atalanta tried to respond through Lookman, but Madrid countered with speed, dominating the opening moments of the match.

Mbappé's Injury and Atalanta's Equalizer

However, in the 35th minute, Mbappé suffered an injury, forcing him off the pitch. To make matters worse, De Ketelaere equalized for Atalanta with a penalty, putting more pressure on Real Madrid. Losing Mbappé, the team's main offensive weapon, was a blow, but Real Madrid responded quickly.

Vinícius and Bellingham Save the Day for Real Madrid

In a well-executed move, Brahim and Bellingham linked up to assist Vinícius, who scored to put Madrid ahead 1-2. Bellingham then sealed the victory with a stunning goal, dribbling past his defender and the goalkeeper to make it 1-3.

Despite Madrid's advantage, Atalanta didn't give up. Lookman scored in the 65th minute, narrowing the score to 2-3. Real Madrid had to withstand late attacks, with Courtois making crucial saves to maintain the lead.

A Breather for Real Madrid

With this win, Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid breathes a sigh of relief, rising to 17th place with 9 points, while Atalanta drops to 7th with 11 points. Despite Mbappé's injury, the team showed resilience and remains very much alive in the Champions League.