One Chance, One Goal: Bellingham Lifts Madrid Again

Hey Jude Echoes Again at the Bernabéu

It wasn’t a night full of fireworks, but it was one full of emotion. For the first time since April, Jude Bellingham stood before the roaring crowd at the Santiago Bernabéu, arms wide, soaking in the sound of “Hey Jude.” After weeks out with a shoulder injury, the Englishman made his comeback in style — scoring the only goal in Real Madrid’s 1–0 win over Juventus.

The victory wasn’t pretty, but it was enough. Madrid pushed, prodded, and fired 30 shots at goal, finally finding their breakthrough through the man they’d missed most. Juventus had their moments too, but Thibaut Courtois stood tall with a series of superb saves to keep the clean sheet intact.

A Rocky Start for the Italians

Juventus began confidently, pressing high and threatening through their wing-backs. Pierre Kalulu’s early runs caused trouble, and Dusan Vlahovic looked hungry to break free. But when chances came, Courtois had the answers. The Belgian keeper denied Federico Gatti’s powerful effort and later blocked Vlahovic in a one-on-one that left fans gasping.

Madrid, meanwhile, grew into the game. Arda Guler showed his creativity, flicking a clever ball toward Bellingham, while Brahim Díaz and Aurélien Tchouaméni each tested Juventus’s defense. Still, the breakthrough wouldn’t come in the first half, with Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé struggling to find rhythm.

The Breakthrough Moment

The second half began the same way — Juventus threatening on the break, Madrid trying to find a spark. It came through Vinícius. Surrounded by defenders inside the box, the Brazilian danced into space and fired a left-footed shot that hit the post. Waiting right there, like all great poachers, was Bellingham. One touch. One goal. One roar.

The Bernabéu erupted, and Hey Jude filled the night.

Madrid could have doubled their lead through Mbappé and Fede Valverde, but Juventus refused to go quietly. In the closing moments, Courtois denied Khéphren Thuram with a flying save to protect the win.

Madrid March On

It wasn’t their most fluid performance, but it was classic Madrid — resilient, dramatic, and full of heart. With three wins from three, they’re cruising through the group stage. For Juventus, the road ahead looks rough. But for Bellingham and the fans, this night was about more than points — it was about a return, a moment, and a song they’d longed to sing again.