UCL: Vinícius returns as Madrid beat Atalanta in 5-goal thriller

Real Madrid displayed their attacking brilliance, edging Atalanta 3-2 in a pulsating Champions League Group Stage clash.

Ademola Lookman inspired Atalanta’s spirited comeback in an electrifying Champions League encounter at Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday night.

Despite early dominance by Real Madrid, with goals from Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham, Atalanta responded valiantly.

Charles De Ketelaere’s penalty and Lookman’s second-half strike kept the contest alive, reducing the deficit to 3-2.

Mbappé opened the scoring early before Vinícius and Bellingham added goals in quick succession.

Atalanta fought back through Ketelaere’s penalty and Lookman’s strike, making for a nervy finish.