Real Madrid's Champions League campaign ended in disarray as the Spanish giants slumped to a 3-0 defeat against Portuguese side Benfica. The home team dominated possession, but failed to create any clear-cut chances against their opponents' resilient defense.
The lone goal for Benfica came from the penalty spot after an earlier penalty was saved by the Real Madrid goalkeeper. However, in the 90th minute, a foul inside the box was committed by a Real Madrid defender, allowing the home side to score with a calm finish.
Despite this defeat, the draw that preceded it saw Benfica held at 2-2, ensuring that the Portuguese team would advance to the knockout stages. Real Madrid now trail in the group standings and will be looking to rebound in their next match against Borussia Dortmund.
The lone goal for Benfica came from the penalty spot after an earlier penalty was saved by the Real Madrid goalkeeper. However, in the 90th minute, a foul inside the box was committed by a Real Madrid defender, allowing the home side to score with a calm finish.
Despite this defeat, the draw that preceded it saw Benfica held at 2-2, ensuring that the Portuguese team would advance to the knockout stages. Real Madrid now trail in the group standings and will be looking to rebound in their next match against Borussia Dortmund.
gotta say, this defeat hurts real bad... they were all over benfica but just couldn't finish chances. their defense was solid, no doubt about that 
, but you'd expect a team of theirs to be more clinical in front of goal, especially at home. and now they're on the ropes... gotta regroup and get back to basics for their next match against dortmund 
! They had so much possession but just couldn't find a way past Benfica's solid defense 
. And that penalty save from the keeper was huge, what if it hadn't been? 
Now they're in a tough spot and gotta bounce back against Dortmund 
. Real Madrid's usually known for their attacking flair, but today they just didn't click 
. Still, I love their spirit, they'll get 'em next time 
! They were so close to getting knocked out of the Champions League, but their resilience is super inspiring 
. And that goal from the penalty spot was a beauty 
! It just goes to show that even when things seem bleak, you can turn it around and make some magic happen. Real Madrid had some chances too, they just didn't capitalize on them 
. They've got a tough match coming up against Dortmund, so we'll see how that plays out 
. Either way, it's been a wild ride in this group stage, and I'm here for the drama 
!
. Real Madrid's all about the money and power, but sometimes you gotta wonder if there's more goin' on behind the scenes... 
