Jude Bellingham Real Madrid goal earns a 1-0 Champions League win over Juventus, keeping the 15-time champions’ perfect group-stage record intact

Jude Bellingham Real Madrid goal ensured the Spanish giants maintained their flawless start to the Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Juventus at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night.

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The England international struck midway through the second half, reacting quickest to a rebound after Vinícius Júnior’s curling effort hit the post, to hand Xabi Alonso’s side their third consecutive win in the competition.

Fifteen-time European champions Real Madrid dominated large spells of the match but were made to work by an industrious Juventus side still searching for their first victory in seven games across all competitions.

Madrid’s bright start saw Brahim Díaz link neatly with Kylian Mbappé, whose fierce shot was parried by Michele Di Gregorio.

The French forward then came close again, beating two defenders before setting up Éder Militão, who fired just over the bar.

The Italians responded after the break when Dusan Vlahović broke free on the counter, only for Thibaut Courtois to make a sharp save with his leg.

Moments later, Madrid finally found their breakthrough — Vinícius weaved through traffic, hit the woodwork, and Bellingham pounced from close range on 57 minutes.

The goal marked the 22-year-old midfielder’s first strike of the season, a significant milestone after returning from shoulder surgery that sidelined him for much of the summer.

Mbappé, who had scored in 11 straight matches for club and country, was denied several times by Di Gregorio, including a stunning double save that kept Juventus in the contest. At the other end, Raúl Asencio produced a vital block to stop Loïs Openda’s late attempt.

In stoppage time, Courtois once again came to Madrid’s rescue, pushing away Filip Kostić’s long-range drive to secure another clean sheet and preserve their perfect group record.

The victory provides ideal momentum for Sunday’s El Clásico against arch-rivals Barcelona, as Real Madrid continue to balance domestic ambition with European dominance.

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This decisive performance reinforced Bellingham’s growing influence in Madrid’s midfield and underlined the club’s status as firm favourites for another deep Champions League run.