An empty Santiago Bernabeu was met with a disappointing scoreline for Los Blancos as Real Madrid lost 3-0 to CSKA Moscow, losing to the Russians for the second time in the Champions League group stage.
Despite winning both home and away games against the current holders, the Russian side finished bottom in Group G.
Viktoria Plzen's 2-1 victory over Roma was enough to have them finish third in the group as they continue their quest in the Europa League, while CSKA's European journey concludes.
Even after today's loss, Madrid progress into the next round after finishing top of the group, but Santiago Solari's side will suffer from the blow and it will hurt them as a team.
With the defeat, it is the biggest defeat that Madrid has ever experienced at home in the Champions League.
Madrid's last loss at home in the group stage of the Champions League was against AC Milan in the 09/10 season as the Italians won 3-2.
In addition to this, the last time a team defeated Madrid in both games on the group stage was Juventus in 08/09 season: 2-1 in Turin and 0-2 in Madrid.
It is clear that while this game on paper appeared to be simple, that is never the case in football.
While Los Blancos started well, the two goals from Fyodor Chalov and Georgi Shchennikov before the break were a blow that they ultimately were unable to overcome.
The supporters at the Bernabeu are certainly not used to seeing their side lose in this manner in Europe and a good number left before the end of the game.
Finishing first place in the group, at least on a this bitter night, has not served as a consolation.
Luka_Modric10
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you have to put Navas
Williej
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who needs Ronaldo when you've got Modric. best player in the world they said. what a joke! πππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππ
lamcdik
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they deserve it after mistreating CR7 ππ π ππππ
Thiago_
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Who need Ronaldo
Kozbcdkns
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There is no need of ronaldo to Madrid. The real Madrid is known for it's fame and popularity not for ronaldo. Even when ronaldo was playing in real Madrid, there are as many fans who supported real Madrid because of the team performance only. So dont think ronaldo is only the best player when he was playing in real Madrid. 2018 UEFA awards best attacker - Ronaldo best midplayer - Luka modric best goalkeeper- keylor navas best defender - Sergio ramos All from real Madrid only