Braga vs Real Madrid: 1-2
Real Madrid was able to win at home to Braga. With the result, "Braga vs Real Madrid: 1-2". The two goals were scored by Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham.
Braga vs Madrid is presented at Estadio Municipal de Braga on the third matchday of Champions League Group C, Tuesday (24/10). Real Madrid went 1-0 up at half-time through a goal from Rodrygo.
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| England attacker Jude Bellingham has scored in both of Real Madrid's Champions League games this season. (Photo: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) |
Madrid could have doubled after the break through a strike from Jude Bellingham in the 61st minute. Two minutes later Braga could respond to reduce the gap from Alvaro Djalo's goal in the 62nd minute.
But after that, no goals were scored. Madrid ended the match with a 2-1 victory. This result puts Madrid firmly at the top of Group C standings with nine points. Braga is third with three points.
The course of the match "Braga vs Real Madrid"
Madrid started the game well. They were already able to take the lead in the 16th minute.
Vinicius Junior stabbed in from the left side. He then released a pass to the front of the goal that Rodrygo could snatch into a goal.
In the 27th minute, Vinicius tried to threaten with his curling shot. However, the ball can still be secured by Matheus.
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Madrid performed dominantly. However, their attacks are less sharp. This made no additional goals born until the first half was complete.
El Real could have doubled the lead in the 61st minute. Vinicius was again the brains of Madrid's goal.
Vinicius, who moved from the left side, thrust the ball to Jude Bellingham. Bellingham fired flat from the front of the box that Matheus could not stop.
Trailing by two goals, Braga tried to respond. They could have thinned two minutes later.
Braga built a very neat attack from behind. Simon Banza's pass found Alvaro Djalo who immediately launched a hard kick. The ball nestled to the left of Madrid's goal.
The host almost equalized. However, Kepa Arrizabalaga saved Madrid from conceding back by flying to deny Ricardo Horta's shot.
Madrid had scored the third goal in the 81st minute. Vinicius was freed from the escort and then fired a flat shot that nestled to the right of the goal. However, this goal was disallowed because Vinicius was offside.
In the final minute, Braga pressed for an equalizing goal. Their efforts failed to bear fruit.
The score of 2-1 for Madrid ended the match.
"Braga vs Real Madrid" line-up
Braga: Matheus; Josafat Mendes, Serdar Saatci, Sikou Niakate, Cristian Borja; Vitor Carvalho, Al Musrati; Alvaro Djalo, Rodrigo Zalazar, Ricardo Horta; Simon Banza.
Real Madrid: Kepa Arrizabalaga; Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, Nacho, Fran Garcia; Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric; Jude Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior.