From the very first whistle, Real Madrid showed their intent. They moved the ball swiftly through the midfield, using the width of the pitch to stretch Juventus’ defense. Tchouaméni and Valverde controlled the center, while Bellingham operated between the lines, linking up beautifully with Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo on the wings.
Real Madrid’s passing rhythm was sharp and calculated. Every touch felt purposeful — short combinations, long diagonal passes, and quick movements around the edge of the box. However, Juventus, under the calm leadership of Massimiliano Allegri, came well prepared. Their defensive line — led by Bremer and Danilo — stayed compact and disciplined, closing down space and forcing Madrid to work harder to create openings.
In the 18th minute, Madrid nearly found the breakthrough. A deep cross from Alexander-Arnold, making his Champions League debut for Real Madrid, found Vinícius Júnior, who fired a first-time volley that narrowly missed the far post. The Bernabéu gasped — it was a warning sign for Juventus.
Juventus, on the other hand, were dangerous on the counter. Every time they regained possession, they launched quick transitions through Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahović. In the 26th minute, Chiesa broke through the left wing and cut inside past Carvajal, unleashing a curling effort that Courtois had to stretch to save. The rebound fell to Vlahović, but his shot was blocked brilliantly by Rüdiger.
The first half became a tactical battle — Real Madrid with controlled possession, Juventus waiting for moments to strike. Despite Madrid’s dominance, the Italian side’s defensive discipline kept the score level at 0–0 going into Halftime
Second Half: Madrid’s Patience Rewarded
The second half started with more urgency from the home side. Carlo Ancelotti’s men increased their tempo, pressing higher and pinning Juventus deep inside their own half. The midfield battle intensified, with Bellingham taking charge. His energy, vision, and confidence began to dictate the rhythm.
In the 54th minute, the moment every Madridista was waiting for arrived. After a brilliant passage of play down the right flank, Trent Alexander-Arnold whipped in a perfectly timed cross. Gonzalo García, making a surprise start for Madrid, rose above Bremer and headed the ball into the bottom corner of the net.
The stadium exploded — the white sea of Madrid fans roared in celebration as players surrounded García, congratulating him for the breakthrough. Real Madrid 1–0 Juventus. It was a goal born out of patience, precision, and pure classic
Juventus Fights Back
But Juventus, known for their fighting spirit, didn’t crumble. Instead, they pushed forward. Allegri made a few tactical substitutions — introducing Moise Kean and Adrien Rabiot to add attacking strength. Juventus began pressing higher, trying to force mistakes from Madrid’s defenders.
In the 65th minute, Chiesa again came close. He combined beautifully with Rabiot and fired a shot that deflected just wide of the post. Moments later, Vlahović had a header that Courtois caught comfortably. Juventus could sense that the equalizer was possible.
However, Real Madrid stayed composed. Every time Juventus tried to break through, Madrid’s defensive wall — anchored by Rüdiger and Nacho — stood firm. Modrić, who entered in the 70th minute, slowed the game down when needed, using his experience to manage the tempo and keep possessions
The Closing Drama
As the match entered its final ten minutes, the tension rose. Juventus poured men forward, while Real Madrid sought to seal the win with counterattacks. In the 82nd minute, Rodrygo almost made it 2–0 after a dazzling run from Vinícius, but Szczęsny made a spectacular save to keep Juventus alive.
The Italian side pushed until the final whistle — even their goalkeeper came up for a last-minute corner. The cross flew in, chaos erupted in Madrid’s penalty area, but Courtois punched it clear. The referee blew for full time, and the Bernabéu erupted again — Real Madrid had done it.
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