Real Madrid ground out a 1–0 victory over Juventus at the Bernabéu to make it three wins from three in the Champions League, with Jude Bellingham providing the decisive touch on the night. The Englishman
reacted quickest to a rebound in the 57th minute after Vinícius Júnior struck the post, guiding Xabi Alonso’s side to another narrow but deserved win.
This was not vintage Madrid, but it was controlled, disciplined, and slightly frustrating at times. Raúl Asencio and Aurélien Tchouaméni dictated the tempo from deep, completing 98.2% and 96.8% of their passes, respectively. Éder Militão and Federico Valverde both operated above 91%, while Álvaro Carreras and Asencio each attempted 15 progressive passes, the most in the match.
Arda Güler’s 46 touches in the final third — also a game-high — reflected the concentration of Madrid’s play in advanced areas, while Mbappé led all players with 15 progressive carries. Juventus showed structure through Manuel Locatelli and Andrea Cambiaso, but their possession rarely translated into meaningful pressure on Thibaut Courtois’ goal.
Militão offered the defensive composure Madrid’s rhythm required. Completing 92.9% of his passes and connecting on 80% of his longballs, he anchored Madrid’s back line with calm assurance. His 79 touches and three recoveries spoke to his understated control — rarely hurried, often perfectly positioned. Militão’s precision allowed Madrid to reset play under Juventus’s sporadic press, keeping the tempo dictated from the back.
Güler led the match in xT gain with a remarkable 2.77, produced six key passes, and recovered the ball 10 times — a rare blend of creation and work rate. His 12 progressive passes and constant availability between lines made him the creative pivot Madrid could build around.
Finally, Jude Bellingham — less spectacular than in some of his early Madrid outings, but again decisive. He completed 89.8% of his passes, made six progressive passes and 12 carries, and registered 74 touches. He had two successful take-ons, and his late arrival for the rebound that won the match encapsulated his timing.
