Bellingham’s goal helps Real Madrid beat Juventus

Sports Desk

Real Madrid, the record 15-time champion, maintained its 100% win rate in this season’s Champions League with a 1-0 win over Juventus thanks to a goal from Jude Bellingham.

The Spanish giants played better than their visitors for most of the game on Wednesday, but England star Bellingham was unable to extend their lead after scoring from close range in the second half.

Italian giants Juventus, who are now winless in seven consecutive matches in all competitions, fought hard but failed to find the equaliser at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Madrid’s emphatic victory was also ideal preparation for Sunday’s El Clasico against their arch-rivals Barcelona in La Liga.

After a cautious start, the first half remained goalless. Attacking midfielder Bellingham showed his hunter’s instincts and reacted quickly, slotting the ball into the net after 57 minutes.

It was the 22-year-old’s first goal in seven games, having made a slow start to the season after resolving a long-term problem with shoulder surgery in the summer.