Atalanta 0-1 Real Madrid: Mendy 85′ Winner Helps Los Blancos Beat Opponent

Wing back Ferland Mendy spared Real Madrid as he scored a late winner against 10-men Atalanta to give them the much needed edge when the meet in the return leg

Atalanta gave themselves an uphill task when Remo Freuler got a straight red after just 17 minutes, having been deemed to have denied a clear goalscoring opportunity when he brought down Mendy on the edge of the box.

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Madrid dominated proceedings for the remainder of the match but a real lack of creativity looked like it was going to cost them.

Then up popped Ferland Mendy. The Frenchman hit a superb curler from distance into the corner to give Madrid the victory