Watch: How Jude Bellingham lost his cool at Vinicius in Madrid derby
Real Madrid found themselves in a frustrating battle against Atletico Madrid, unable to secure a victory in the regular 90 minutes.
The match had barely begun when Conor Gallagher struck the opening goal, taking advantage of a lapse in Madrid’s defence just 30 seconds in.
Despite everything, that early goal did not prove enough for Atletico Madrid to advance to the next stage, as Los Blancos managed to win in the penalty shootout.
One of the biggest talking points of the match came in the second half when Real Madrid were awarded a penalty. Clement Lenglet brought down Kylian Mbappe inside the box, giving the visitors a golden opportunity to equalise.
However, Vinicius Jr. failed to capitalise, sending his shot over the crossbar. With just 20 minutes left on the clock, it was a crucial miss that could have changed the course of the game.
Bellingham’s anger towards Vinicius
The intensity of the match only increased as it went into extra time. One of the standout moments was a heated reaction from Jude Bellingham towards Vinicius.
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The Brazilian had failed to track back defensively, forcing Bellingham to recover the ball himself. Frustrated by the situation, the English midfielder slammed the ball into the ground multiple times, visibly expressing his disappointment.
It was a moment that summed up the emotions of every Real Madrid supporter, as the team struggled to break through Atletico Madrid’s defensive wall.
Despite Real Madrid growing stronger in the latter stages, they failed to find the decisive goal that would have put them ahead. The match was evenly contested, but Los Blancos had the better chances towards the end.
Their overall performance showed improvement, yet it was not enough to secure a win in regulation time. Ultimately, the penalty shootout decided their fate, but the match itself left plenty to reflect on.
