- Real Madrid secured a 3-2 away victory against Atalanta in the Champions League
- Stars Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham scored for Real Madrid
- Bayer Leverkusen defeated Inter 1-0 at home, with Nordi Mukiele scoring the only goal in the 90th minute
- Both Bayer Leverkusen and Inter have 13 points, leaving them in a strong position to secure a top-eight finish
Key Takeaways:
In a thrilling set of Champions League matches, Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen emerged victorious, keeping their hopes alive for a top-eight finish in the competition. Real Madrid proved once again that they are most dangerous when backed into a corner, securing a 3-2 away victory against Atalanta. The Spanish giants’ stars, including Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham, found the net, while Charles De Ketelaere and Ademola Lookman scored for the Bergamo side.
Despite being dominated by Atalanta for large portions of the match, Real Madrid scored two goals within three minutes after halftime and managed to hold on for the win. The Italian team registered twice as many shots as Real Madrid but were unlucky in the final seconds when substitute Mateo Retegui missed a glaring chance.
An important win for Real Madrid in Italy ⚪#UCL pic.twitter.com/C219KIBhha
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) December 10, 2024
In another intriguing clash, Bayer Leverkusen became the first team to score against Inter in the Champions League this season, defeating the Italian champions 1-0 at home. The only goal of the match came in the 90th minute, scored by Nordi Mukiele, sending Xabi Alonso’s side to second place in the overall standings on 13 points, behind leaders Liverpool. Inter, who suffered their first defeat in the competition, also have 13 points, leaving both teams in a strong position to secure a top-eight finish.