One Shot, One Moment: Bellingham's Moment Seals Madrid's 1-0 Triumph Over Juventus
22 October 2025
Match Snapshot
Real Madrid secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Juventus in a UEFA Champions League showdown, extending their proud European form this season.
The win lifts Madrid to three wins from three in the group stage, placing them among the early pace-setters in the competition alongside Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund.
Madrid controlled much of the play, leveraging their greater depth and experience, while Juventus, under Igor Tudor, endured a second consecutive defeat across all competitions.
Standout Moments
Bellingham delivers the decisive moment
The Englishman struck the only goal in the 57th minute following a superb assist from Vinícius Júnior. The Brazilian winger beat several Juve defenders in a solo burst before teeing up a rebound that found its way in off the post, with the defense failing to react quickly enough.
Vinícius, despite spending long spells off the ball, was instrumental in creating the opener, forcing the Juve backline into a challenging moment. Mbappé also contributed with several promising efforts, though he could not breach the Italian defense.
Mbappé played the full 90 minutes, completing 36 of 40 passes (90% accuracy) and creating seven chances, with five shots on target, four of which were saved or blocked by the defense.
In midfield, Bellingham’s influence was evident: 53 of 57 passes completed (93%), two chances created, and three shots on goal. His all-around contribution helped Madrid stabilize after going ahead and manage the remainder of the encounter.
Defensively, Madrid’s midfield exerted pressure, with two successful ball recoveries and a strong aerial presence to blunt Juve’s advances. The English youngster also won seven of ten ground duels, while making two tackles in critical moments.
End of the day for Juventus
Juventus’ night was characterized by a stubborn defensive stance but limited cutting edge. They extended a run of recent outs to five games without a victory across competitions, and in Serie A they sit seventh with 12 points, a position that complicates their European hopes this season.
Real Madrid’s trajectory
The result keeps Madrid atop a crowded early-season European group, with a positive trajectory in both Europe and La Liga, where they sit near the summit after nine games, eight wins and a single defeat, already building confidence ahead of upcoming fixtures.
