Real Madrid displayed a marked improvement in attitude against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, as reflected in UEFA data on distance covered. Jude Bellingham led the team with 10.7 km, underlining his commitment in his first start in a high-level match since returning from injury. He was followed by Arda Güler, Federico Valverde, Vinicius Junior, and Antonio Rüdiger as the players who covered the most ground.

There had been doubts among fans regarding Bellingham’s condition after his two-month absence. Although he delivered a solid performance off the bench in the first leg, questions remained about his readiness given the competition in midfield. Despite this, he was included in the starting lineup, and his physical output highlighted his effort to contribute to a potential comeback that ultimately fell short.

Several players delivered strong performances on the night. Güler stood out with his first Champions League goals, scoring twice, first by taking advantage of an error from Manuel Neuer and then with a direct free kick. Meanwhile, Valverde once again demonstrated his importance to the team, operating in a deeper role due to the absence of Aurélien Tchouaméni and maintaining his intensity throughout, despite finishing the match carrying a knock.

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