Champions League roundup: Sheriff Tiraspol shock Real Madrid

Champions League roundup: Sheriff Tiraspol shock Real Madrid

28-Sep-2021 21:31:20 | The Guardian

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The Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol pulled off a remarkable 2-1 win away against Real Madrid in the Champions League, snatching a shock victory thanks to a sensational 89th-minute strike from Sebastien Thill.

The competition debutants Sheriff went ahead against the 13-time European champions in the 25th minute with a header from the Uzbek midfielder Jasurbek Yakhshiboev, who narrowly missed a chance to double the visitors’ lead later in the first half.

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