Real Madrid Surrendered in Russia

DBasia.news – Real Madrid toppled against the host CSKA Moscow 0-1 in the second match of Champions League Group G at Luzhniki Stadium.

For Real Madrid, this is the second defeat in three matches. Previously, they got defeated by Sevilla.

In the match against CSKA Moscow, actually, Real Madrid led the game. Julen Lopetegui squad dominated the ball possession.

But, Toni Kroos did the blunder. His passing to the defensive line wasn’t perfect, stolen by Nikola Vlasic. Vlasic kicked the ball with his left foot to tease Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas at the second minute. The score became 1-0 for CSKA Moscow.

 

CSKA Moskow vs Real Madrid

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Conceded one goal, Real Madrid who played without Gareth Bale, Marcelo, and Sergio Ramos, couldn’t score the equalizing goal. In fact, CSKA Moscow played with 10 players after the goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev got the red card from the referee. The 1-0 score for CSKA Moscow made them win.

This defeat made Real Madrid drop to the third position of Group G temporary standing with three points from two matches. Los Blancos are one point less than CSKA Moscow in the first place. Also, Real Madrid have the goal productivity difference to AS Roma in the second place who got a 5-0 victory against Viktoria Pizen.