What was supposed to be a day of processing ended up becoming a real nightmare for the Real Madrid. The set of Álvaro Arbeloa was defeated 4-2 by Benfica in a stadium that was historically good at this and is forced to play in the playoff to reach the round of 16 of the Champions League.
The white team once again left resentment, especially in defense, and paid dearly for the lack of offensive force. Mbappé went unmarked again and the Madrid They even conceded a goal from the rival goalkeeper in the last minute, a goal without consequences for the Portuguese but decisive for the final classification.
The defeat leaves the Real Madrid ninth, outside the top eight that gave direct access to eighth, and opens up an uncertain scenario in a tie in which several greats from last season fell. Europe. the blackboard there is no margin for error Europewhile the team must now focus on League after another blow in an unforgiving Champions League.
