Real Madrid passes the Atalanta test. Somehow, they stay in the competition. Goals from Mbappe, Vinicus Jr. and Jude Bellingham for the defending champion. Meantime, Atalanta fought back with De Ketelaere converting a penalty and Lookman scoring a stunner.

This is Real Madrid's first away win in the competition this season. Meantime, Atalanta faced their first defeat of the competition this season. 

Brilliant from Lookman to get that cross across the box. But, Retegui despite being at the front of the goal, missed the target.

Yellow card for Kossounou and Lucas Vázquez. The later will miss the next UCL game for Madrid.

4 minutes added to the full time. Will we see another goal?

Zaniolo comes in for Ruggeri.

Arda Guler replaces Bellingham.

The Belgian goalkeeper gets down quickly to save a left-footed shot from Retegui.

Modric and Asencio come in for Ceballos and Diaz.

The wing-back came running on the edge of the box and wanted to curl the ball back inside the goal. But. he was not on target. 

Samardžić was on target again with his left-footed strike. But, Courtois dived to his left to make the save. 

Lookman's effort from outside the box is blocked by Tchouaméni. However, Samardžić had a go at the goal with the rebound ball. But, the deflection made it easier for Courtois to make the save.

On the counterattack, Kossounou had the chance to either go for the goal or give it to Retegui on the left. However, he took too much of time and eventually his shot was deflected for a corner.

Retegui, Kossounou and Zappacosta replace De Ketelaere, Djimsiti, and Bellanova.

Rodrygo is showing that he is still on par with all the other stars of Madrid. A quick run on the left and then went for a shot with his right foot. Good save from Carnesecchi.

Vinicius with an acceleration and then gave it away to Diaz to go for a side volley. However, he was not on target. 

1 - Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Jr. and Jude Bellingham have all three scored in the same game for Real Madrid for the first time in all competitions (14 games). BMV. pic.twitter.com/P38IVRCJQX

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) December 10, 2024

Who else? It is Lookman who finds the net for Atalanta. Through the legs of Lucas Vázquez, he defeated a diving Courtois to reduce the deficit. 

ATA 2-3 RMA

Bellanova's on-target effort was saved by Courtois.

The home fans are trying their best to keep their team in play. Lookman earlier had a go at the goal but missed his chance.

Real Madrid is cooking now. After Mbappe and Vinicius, Jude Bellingham scores for them. Vinicius Jr with a great lobbed ball for Jude, who first controlled the ball and made an entry to the left, before shooting past Carnesecchi with a left-footed effort. 

ATA 1-3 RMA

Pašalić is replaced by Samardžić.

One chance, one turn, one shot and Vinicius Jr is on the scoresheet. Real Madrid get the lead back. 

ATA 1-2 RMA

Lookman with a great chance from inside the box after Ruggeri played out a good pass to him. Though he could have gone for the far post, he chose to bluff Courtois. The Real Madrid goalie was ready for the task and got low quickly to make the save.

We have seen a few missed passes from both teams. Meantime, Vinicius was blocked inside the box while running away with the ball. Not penalty given. 

Ruggeri with a great cross from left for De Ketelaere to jump high in the air and get the header. However, despite beating Rudiger with the jump, he failed to be on target. 

Atalanta starts things off in the second half.

⚠️ | QUICK STAT

Charles De Ketelaere now has 7 goal involvements (3 ⚽️ & 4 🅰️) in the #UCL this season — no player has recorded more in the competition in 2024/25. 🔥

He smashes home the penalty just before the break to make it 1–1 at half-time! 🚀#AtalantaRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/8CfAyuXU8I

— Sofascore Football (@SofascoreINT) December 10, 2024

What a stunning penalty! De Ketelaere, with his left foot, hits the top corner and it is 1-1 right before the half-time. GAME ON!

ATA 1-1 RMA  

Penalty for Atalanta. Tchouameni brings down Kolašinac inside the box and the ref did not hesitate to blow the whistle.

1 minute added to the first half as injury time.

Lookman was adjudged offside by the ref. However, the replay showed he was within the line by a fair margin. 

Top class from Jude Bellingham. But, Rudiger could not get that header in target for Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappe is injured and forced to leave the field. Rodrygo, who is also coming back from an injury, replaces him.

Tchouameni with a rare missed pass and Ruggeri was trying to run away with the ball on the left flank. But Diaz came from behind and took the ball away with a slide.

Somehow, even without much possession, Atalanta have been able to sneak into the final third. But, they have not been able to go past Rudiger and Tchouameni inside the box.

Excluding qualifiers, Kylian Mbappé has now scored the same amount of Champions League goals as Thierry Henry (50).

Fewest games needed to score 50 Champions League goals (excluding qualifying):

◎ Ruud van Nistelrooy (62 games)
◎ Lionel Messi (66)
◎ Robert Lewandowski (77)… pic.twitter.com/JezEOTUi4h

— Squawka (@Squawka) December 10, 2024

Top class from Tchouameni again. Atalanta keep on attacking and this time Ederson's shot was blocked by Tchouameni, inside the box. Goal coming for them?

Another chance for the home team to cash in. But, De Ketelaere's shot did not have enough power to beat Courtois.

Mbappé has become the ninth player to reach the 50-goal landmark in the UEFA Champions League proper. At the age of 25 years and 356 days, he is the second youngest to bring up his half-century, behind only Lionel Messi (24y 284d)

1. Lionel Messi (24y 284d)
2. Kylian Mbappe (25Y 356d)

Lookman's cross was heading towards Bellanova. But, Rudiger came in between him and the ball and cleared the ball out for a corner. He was livid with the two centerbacks for letting the cross come in. 

Kylian Mbappé (25y, 356d) becomes the second-youngest player in history to reach 50 Champions League goals ⭐ pic.twitter.com/lDMdfDW0ol

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 10, 2024

First it was Tchouameni with a great block to deny Lookman from inside the box. That gave Kylian Mbappe the chance to run away with the ball in a counterattack. However, Carnesecchi was good enough to stop the effort from Mbappe.

Lookman tried to head the ball inside the goal but could not get the power he was looking for. Easy grab for Courtois. 

Kylian Mbappe hits his 50th UCL goal of his career. Brahim Diaz with the pass just from the edge of the box and after a great first touch and quick turn, the French striker unleashed his power into the far post. 

First away goal of the UCL season for Real Madrid.

ATA 0-1 RMA.

Atalanta’s Curva with a Europa League-wielding Gasperini astride a horse… but OTT to some, but I like it#AtalantaRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/PMPV1CsGjE

— Gabriele Marcotti (@Marcotti) December 10, 2024

Valverde hits the wall with a free-kick and it goes for a corner. Madrid looking for that first away goal of the UCL season so far.

Great ball from the right and Lookman went for a quick side volley. However, he did not connect the volley that well and it is an easy grab for Courtois.

Top save early in the game for Carnesecchi as Mbappe tried to go over his head and he had to come out to make the save. Good start from Madrid.

Here we go. Kylian Mbappe gets us going in the first half. Electric atmosphere!

We are minutes away from a historic night in Italy. Serie A current table topper against the 15-time UCL Champions!

Locked in 🔒#AtalantaRealMadrid #UCL #GoAtalantaGo ⚫🔵 pic.twitter.com/Pp03uIzeol

— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) December 10, 2024

🚶 Hello team! 🚶#UCL pic.twitter.com/soQ9orefTV

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) December 10, 2024

Atalanta XI: Carnesecchi, Hien, Pašalić, Lookman, Éderson, De Roon, Bellanova, De Ketelaere, Djimsiti, and Ruggeri.

Subs: Rui Patrício, Rossi, Tolói, Kossounou, Godfrey, Zaniolo, Samardžić, Palestra, Retegui, Brescianini, and Zappacosta.

Real Madrid XI: Courtois, Lucas Vázquez, Tchouameni, Rüdiger, Fran García, Ceballos, Valverde, Brahim, Bellingham, Vini Jr., and Mbappé.

Substitutes: Lunin, Sergio Mestre, Modrić, Rodrygo, Arda Güler, Endrick, Vallejo, Youssef, Asencio, and Chema.

Atalanta

Marco Carnesecchi (GK); Berat Djimsiti, Isak Hien, Sead Kolasinac; Raoul Bellanova, Marten De Roon, Ederson, Matteo Ruggeri; Charles De Ketelaere, Mario Retegui, Ademola Lookman

Real Madrid

Thibaut Courtois (GK); Lucas Vazquez, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, Fran Garcia; Federico Valverde, Aurelin Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham; Rodrygo Goes, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.

Well, the list is a bit long for Carle Ancelotti to look at. Vinícius Júnior suffered a hamstring injury on 24th November and has not played a game since then. Eduardo Camavinga (hamstring) are Ferland Mendy (thigh) are unavailable for this match while Éder Militão and Dani Carvajal are out of the season with injuries. 

David Alaba is also suffering from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament. Rodrygo is also doubtful for this fixture. 

Gianluca Scamacca is out with a knee injury until 2025 while Davide Zappacosta has been out since November 10 after suffering a calf injury. Other than that, the rest of the squad will be available for Gianpiero Gasperini against Real Madrid. 

The Spanish and Champions League champions have found themselves a bit hot and cold this season. They have lost 4 of their last 8 games across all competitions. However, their 3-0 victory against Girona will give their fans confidence. Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe returned to form by scoring against Girona. 

After not scoring in the first 10 games of the season, Bellingham scored in the last five games. Meantime, Mbappe also has scored thrice in the last four games, taking his tally to 9 goals in 15 games. 

However, they have found it tough in the Champions League and are currently at number 24 position on the points table with only 6 points in 5 games. They have lost thrice and won twice in the league phase so far. But, they are Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti's men are always one moment away from making a comeback.

Gianpiero Gasperini's team last lost a game in September and now have won 9 consecutive games in Serie A after their recent win over AC Milan, thanks to Ademole Lookman's late strike at home. This is also their Atalanta's joint-longest winning streak in Serie A which they achieved back in February and July 2020.

They are leading the Serie A table with 34 points in 15 games. In addition to their Serie A form, they have emerged as one of the dark horses of the Champions League and are one of the three teams still remaining unbeaten in the league phase, alongside Liverpool and Inter Milan.

They are at number five on the points table with 11 points in 5 matches. 

2020/21 Champions League round of 16

• Atalanta 0-1 Real Madrid
• Real Madrid 3-1 Atalanta

2024 Super Cup

• Real Madrid 2-0 Atalanta

Both Real Madrid and Atalanta have faced each other only twice in their history. Real Madrid have emerged victorious on both occasions. Can the Nerazzurris turn the table tonight? Only time will tell.

Matches: 3

Real Madrid: 3

Draw: 0

Atalanta: 0

Like every other UEFA Champions League match, football fans from India can watch the Atalanta vs Real Madrid match live on Sony Sports Network Channels on television and can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV with a paid subscription. 

Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia or the Gewiss Stadium, is the home to Italian club Atalanta and has a capacity of 24,950 seats. It is located in Bergamo.

Match: Atalanta vs Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 League Match

Date: 11 December 2024

Time: 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy 

Arsenal dominated the first 15 minutes, but after that, it was all about PSG at their home. 

Luis Enrique has done a tremendous job with PSG and created leaders in different positions. 

Donnarumma has been a beast under the post. Hakimi, with 21 goal contributions, is now one of the best. Vitniha, Neves and Marquinhos are one of the best in their positions as well. 

Dembele is running for a potential Ballon d'Or finish. So, the credit should go to Enrique for all his efforts. 

Arsenal had their chances, but they failed to take them. Saka did score but missed one as well. 

So, it will be Inter Milan vs PSG in the final in Munich. Thank you for staying up with us. 

Good night, and I will see you on 1st June in the final. Till then, take care and enjoy football. 

LOLOS KE FINAL! ❤️💙#PSGARS I #UCL pic.twitter.com/N6YZq4CMNo

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSGindonesia) May 7, 2025

Only one goal allowed and 8 saves made over 180 minutes against a team that put five past Real Madrid 😮

Gianluigi Donnarumma SHUT DOWN Arsenal and is heading to his first Champions League final 🏆

What a story! What a player! pic.twitter.com/VP31EU6JCF

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 7, 2025

PSG qualify for their second Champions League final ever. They will meet Inter Milan in the final in Munich.

𝐏𝐒𝐆 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡 🏆

PSG knocked out Arsenal to enter their second-ever Champions League final.

Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi scored two goals for them as they beat Arsenal by 3-1 on aggregate.

It is Inter Milan vs PSG in the final!#PSGARS #PSG pic.twitter.com/kT2qVIWUtc

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) May 7, 2025

Merino could not make the best of his chance, and Donnarumma has the ball in his grasp. 1 minute to go before PSG head to Munich to meet Inter. 

White lobbed the cross, and Merino had to generate a lot of power to get that in target. 

Change went begging for Arsenal. 

5 minutes have been added as injury time.

In: Ramos

Out: Mendes

Yellow card for Saka. Do not if there was a foul, but, it is a yellow card for the Arsenal winger. 

Yellow cards for Calafiori and Kvaratskhelia for going against each other. 

In: Ben White

Out: Timber

Bukayo Saka has now scored 6 goals in the Champions League this season, more than:

L. Yamal (5)
A. Lookman (5)
M. Olise (5)
Rodrygo (5)

Carrying Arsenal's attack. ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/djOE8EJcHl

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 7, 2025

Brilliant cross from Calafiori, and Saka just had to direct it into the goal. 

Donnarumma was already out, but as the ball bounced in front of him, Saka could not control the touch. 

Achraf Hakimi has scored or assisted 8 goals in the Champions League this season, 3 more than any other defender:

A. Hakimi ~ ⚽️⚽️⚽️🅰️🅰️🅰️🅰️🅰️
N. Mendes ~ ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🅰️
D. Dumfries ~ ⚽️⚽️🅰️🅰️🅰️

World Class Wingback. 🌍 pic.twitter.com/CZcV2Rh5Na

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 7, 2025

Saka puts one back for Arsenal. 

Trossard with the cross and Saka went past a defender to hit the back of the net.

15 minutes to go. Can they make a comeback?

PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1)

What a finish. 

Achraf Hakimi with a special goal.

Arsenal gave the ball away, and Kvaratskhelia from the right initiated the attack. 

Partey did not have any idea where Hakimi was inside the box. 

After a quick turn, Hakimi hit the back of the net to extend PSG's lead. 

PSG 2-0 ARS (3-0)

HANDBALL ON LEWIS-SKELLY BUT DAVID RAYA SAVES VITINHA'S PEN!

ARSENAL ARE STILL IN IT 👀 pic.twitter.com/MJSpChSnyW

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 7, 2025

In: Dembele

Out: Barcola

Poor from Vitinha. Slow and low, and Raya had time to go down to his left and make the save. 

Still PSG 1-0 ARS (2-0)

In: Lewis-Skelly, Martinelli

Out: Calafiori, Trossard.

During Hakimi's shot, Lewis-Skelly had touched the ball. It is a penalty for PSG.

VAR check for a possible penalty for PSG. 

Hakimi runs away with the ball post Donnarumma's save. 

But his shot was saved by Raya. 

We are watching a masterclass performance from Donnarumma.

Saka's curling on-target shot is saved by Donnarumma. The sake of the head from Saka makes it more painful for Arsenal fan. 

And, Saliba won it this time. 

Barcola was nearly off for a counterattack. And Saliba fought it out to win the ball. 

The way Kvaratskhelia has worked back to defend Saka over these two legs... relentless. Not the sort of thing Neymar used to do at this club.

— Sam Dean (@SamJDean) May 7, 2025

The curling corner from Saka was dipping into the goal.

Donnarumma had to jump and punch it for another corner. 

Down the left side, with some quick feet dribbling, Vitinha dribbled past defenders before lobbing the ball towards the goal.

Raya grabbed the ball easily. 

Yellow card for Lewis-Skelly.

Mendes made a brilliant run after receiving the ball from Kvaratskhelia. Mendes laid the ball for Doue to go for a shot. 

In the end, it was a weak, off-target shot from Doue. 

Neves first won the ball from Lewis-Skelly, and then Timber tackled to win the ball back for Arsenal. 

Finally, the referee had enough and gave a free-kick to PSG for a foul on Doue. 

A huge roar erupts as Dembele starts warming up.

Timber was able to find Saka on the right flank and before Saka could try to enter the box, Kvaratskhelia won the ball back from him.

Arsenal get us underaway. No changes yet from either team. 

The second half to start soon. Players are coming out of the tunnel. 

Tony Parker and Pierre Gasly are in the house for PSG vs. Arsenal 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/zMmi78n8Nm

— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 7, 2025

Arsenal dominated the first 15 minutes of the game. But saves from Donnarumma made sure PSG did not concede any before Fabian Ruiz scored a screamer to hand PSG the lead. 

Will Arsenal be able to make a match out of it, like Barcelona did last night?

Or, PSG are heading to Munich?

We'll see that after the break. 

Rice and Odegaard linked up with Saka for a portable chance before the first half whistle. 

Saka's cross was cleared away by Hakimi. 

2 minutes have been added as stoppage time. 

Barcola's powerful shot hit Lewis-Skelly hard. He is down in pain and we have a stoppage. 

Saka went through Mendes, and Rice nearly met with the pass. But, Ruiz was there to clear it out and create another counter attack for PSG. 

Saka's cross was left alone by Merino, hoping that someone from his team would connect with it in the far post. 

But, no red shirt was there to receive the ball. 

Timber went for a cross from the right, but Pacho was there to clear the ball with a header. 

Arsenal are trying but PSG are looking like the team in control.

5 - Since the start of April, no Premier League side has conceded more goals from set plays (excl. pens) in all competitions than Arsenal (5, level with Ipswich Town). Turnabout. pic.twitter.com/3PKwUNxCB8

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 7, 2025

🚨🚨 Fabián Ruiz has scored in the Champions League for the first time in his career. 🇪🇸⚽️#ChampionsLeague #UCL #PSGARS

pic.twitter.com/oxAicsyULO

— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) May 7, 2025

Mendes blocks a close-range volley from Timber. Can Arsenal make a comeback? 

What it means 🔥 pic.twitter.com/pCA7FLBqi9

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 7, 2025

Huge, huge, save from Raya. 

Another mistake from Arsenal, and Kvaratskhelia ran away with the ball. 

He found Barcola with a cross pass. But with his weak foot, Barcola could not find the power to beat Raya. 

Fabian Ruiz gives PSG the lead. An important lead. 

From the free-kick, the ball was not cleared well by Partey, and it fell perfectly for Fabian Ruiz to go for a powerful volley.

After a slight deflection, it went inside the goal.

PSG 1-0 ARS (2-0)

Yellow card for Arsenal's Declan Rice for a foul on Kvaratskhelia. 

Donnarumma has already made two big saves inside the first 10 minutes! 😳 pic.twitter.com/3g5S1q6zOX

— SI Soccer (@si_soccer) May 7, 2025

Sloppy from Saliba and Barcola took the chance to nearly go one-on-one against Raya. 

Barcola crossed the ball to Doue, who took some time before Arsenal stopped the attack. 

We all know they are very dangerous from set pieces. 

Martinelli wins another corner as Hakimi blocked his cross. 

Yellow card for Nuno Mendes for a foul on Timber. 

Fabulous effort from Kvaratskhelia. 

Marquinhos started the attack for PSG, and Doue linked up with Kvaratskhelia.

His right-footed shot from just outside the box hit the goalpost. 

First big chance for PSG. 

Arsenal have dominated in the first 15 minutes of the game. But, it is good for PSG that they have yet to concede. 

This time, Saka tried to create a chance for Arsenal from the right. But Pacho shielded the ball well to let it go for a goalkick. 

In a first, PSG broke through from their defensive area and Hakimi had the chance to find a teammate with the cross. 

But his timid cross went straight to Raya. 

Donnarumma having a Sommer day.

— Gary Al-Smith (@garyalsmith) May 7, 2025

Donnarumma saves Odegaard's powerful volley from inside the box from a corner. 

Donnarumma is down in pain. 

Martinelli went wide before trying to make an entry inside the box. 

His attempted cross was deflected for a corner by Hakimi. 

Donnarumma made a huge save early in the game. 

Long throw from Partey and Martinelli's shot from close range was saved by Donnarumma. 

Just wide from Rice. 

Timber with a lobbed cross from the right, and Rice missed the chance with the header. 

Odeggard found Saka on the right. PSG doubled up against Saka to win the ball back. 

Mendes and Kvaratskhelia did the defending for them. 

PSG, the home team start things off.

Odegaard and Marquinhos shaked their hands and we are ready to go. 

It's go-time. pic.twitter.com/E2SbHRjiu1

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 7, 2025

Almost time for PSG v Arsenal. No Dembele for the hosts with Doue expected to play through the middle. Thomas Partey returns in midfield for the visitors pic.twitter.com/Z3lz3W2Rgl

— Ed Aarons (@ed_aarons) May 7, 2025

Off to warmups!#PSGARS I #UCL pic.twitter.com/5gefUBGkkS

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 7, 2025

Locked in and ready to go 😤 pic.twitter.com/vTFaTuxNe4

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 7, 2025

Riot police clash with fans in chaotic Paris scenes ahead of PSG vs Arsenalhttps://t.co/fMP4pCpWsE pic.twitter.com/QpKT2GKSy6

— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) May 7, 2025

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN :

Donnarumma - Hakimi, Marquinhos (c), Pacho, N. Mendes - João Neves, Vitinha, Fabian - Barcola, D. Doué, Kvaratskhelia.

Subs:

Safonov, Arnau Tenas, Beraldo, L. Hernandez, Tape, Lee Kang In, Mayulu, Zaïre-Emery, O. Dembélé, Mbaye, G. Ramos.

Arsenal: Raya Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Merino.

Subs: Neto, Setford, White, Calafiori, Tierney, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Henry-Francis, Nwaneri, Butler-Oyedeji, Trossard, Sterling.

1⃣4⃣👕#PSGARS I #UCL https://t.co/VuqV5eIJrj pic.twitter.com/4vHR2rr7X7

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) May 7, 2025

In the first semi-final, Inter Milan knocked out FC Barcelona by 7-6 in a Champions League classic match. Inter now have qualified for the final for the second time in last three seasons. 

Read more about PSG vs Arsenal head-to-head stats here. 

Football fans from India can watch the PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg match LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV Channels.

Meantime, they can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV app and website. 

Match: PSG vs Arsenal, UEFA Champions League 2024-25, Semi-final, second leg

Date: 8 May, 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris