Defending champions Real Madrid have set an unwanted record after falling 2-0 to Liverpool in their Champions League clash on Wednesday.
The Spanish giants struggled at Anfield, conceding two second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Coady Gakpo, ending an eight-game unbeaten run against the Reds.
The game also saw Kylian Mbappe squander an opportunity to bring Madrid back on level terms while they were still a goal down, as the Frenchman failed to convert from the spot.
As a result, the 25-year-old attacker was criticised by fans, adding another layer to rising criticisms since his high-profile transfer to the club.
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Real Madrid set unwanted record
Wednesday’s loss was Real Madrid’s third defeat in this season’s Champions League, making it the first time Los Blancos will suffer three losses in the group stage of a single UCL campaign, as per All Football.
That defeat saw the 16-time UCL champions drop further down the league phase table to 24th, one spot and a point above the drop zone, with three games left to play.
Next up on the European front is a tough test away against a high-flying Atalanta, who are unbeaten in the competition. Madrid will then welcome Salzburg to the Santiago Bernabeu before concluding their group stage with a visit to Brest. They will require near-perfect results in these games to keep their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage alive.
