Real Madrid, Man U pay price for fielding weakened teams
Updated: 2018-12-13 11:25
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Two of European soccer's grandest clubs paid the price for fielding weakened teams on the final night of Champions League group play, with Real Madrid slumping to a record home loss and Manchester United squandering a surprise opportunity to top its group.
On an evening when Lyon celebrated becoming the 16th and last team to qualify for the knockout stage, Madrid's players were jeered off the field at the Santiago Bernabeu after a 3-0 defeat to CSKA Moscow - its heaviest loss in more than 250 home games in European competition.
"It's a painful result," Madrid left back Marcelo said.
At least that embarrassing loss didn't stop the defending champions from topping their group. United didn't have that luxury.
