Jude Bellingham scored for the fourth straight game as Real Madrid defeated Atalanta 3-2 in a pivotal Champions League match, continuing his incredible run of form.

Madrid needed the three points to improve their group ranking and prevent early elimination from European competition, so the victory was crucial.

Bellingham’s goal, which demonstrated his skill and poise, was a highlight of the game. He cut inside and sent a strong left-footed shot into the net after skillfully dropping his shoulder to wrong-foot an Atalanta defender. He had already scored in five consecutive La Liga games, and this goal continued his already stellar run.

Charles De Ketelaere of Atalanta equalized shortly before halftime, despite Kylian Mbappé’s early dominance, which saw him score the first goal in the tenth minute. Both teams put up a fierce battle in the second half, with Ademola Lookman scoring a goal for Atalanta and Vinícius Jr. adding a second for Madrid. However, Bellingham’s composed finish and Madrid’s solid defense ultimately secured the three points.

Bellingham considered the challenge after the game, complimenting Atalanta on their performance while highlighting the significance of the victory: “We were clinical in the end.” We took chances and forced them to play in places that were comfortable for us even though they had the majority of the ball.

The 20-year-old midfielder also talked about how frustrated he was with his goal-scoring early in the season, acknowledging that even though he had been playing well, he always tried to impact the game with assists and goals. He grinned as he remarked, “Hopefully, I’ve got the sniff back for it,” anticipating more outstanding performances for Real Madrid.