Real Madrid had 30 shots on goal and around 11 on target winning 13 corners whereas the Sheriff was left with only 4 attempts. The Moldovan team managed to score two out of three shots on target while failing to secure a single corner.
On September 28, 2021, the newcomer Sheriff secured victory in its first ever Champions League giving an unforgettable performance against Real Madrid at 2-1. Sebastian Thill who plays for Moldovan Club Sheriff Tiraspol, scored a 90th-minute winner at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
Real Madrid had 30 shots on goal and around 11 on target winning 13 corners whereas the Sheriff was left with only 4 attempts. The Moldovan team managed to score two out of three shots on target while failing to secure a single corner.
On his team’s first-ever defeat of the season, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed his disappointment after being beaten 2-1 by the fresh-comers Sheriff on Tuesday. Failing to lead the scoreboard of the play, the coach admits how the play did not go as planned and turned out badly instead.
Ancelotti found it hard to explain how his side bit the dust by the finest mistakes. He said, “We played with intensity and commitment but lost due to the finest details.” He said the team played well but could have been better. He further adds that he takes it as a lesson but admits the failure as an undeserved defeat of his team.
The opponent-winning team stuns everyone in its opening game by beating Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0 and listing on the top of Group D scoring 6 points.
Sheriff Tiraspol defender Gustavo Dulanto shared that winning in the Bernabeu was his dream and how giving neck-and-neck competition to the most successful team in the Champions League serves as a major accomplishment.
Newcomer’s captain Frank Castaneda shared the confidence his team had to win the game before the actual play. He said, “… and as captain I tried to motivate the team and tell them we could do it because this is football.”
He further said that his side’s opponent is doubtlessly a historic team, however, on the field, it is 11-on-11 players.
Winner of the game, Sheriff’s Thill said, “The side were so brave with how we played and luckily enough I was able to score a bit of a stunner.”
What is the UEFA Champions League?
UEFA Champions League (UCL) is an annual club football competition organized by the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations). It is one of the most renowned and prestigious football tournaments worldwide, generally played by the national league champions of their national associations.
Considering the current format, the Champions League begins in late June in three stages- a preliminary round, three qualifying rounds, and a play-off round. The 32 teams are divided into 8 groups of 4 teams each. The winner of the Champions League qualifies successfully for the next year’s Champions League- the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Club.
What is Real Madrid about?
Real Madrid, originally named as Real Madrid Club de Futbol, is a Madrid-based Spanish football club founded in 1902. The professional football team has played in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium since 1947. The team is presently headed by its coach Carlo Ancelotti.
What is Real Madrid famous for?
Real Madrid is famous for its sturdy stance as a professional football team. It set its first milestone during the 1950s by establishing its victory in five consecutive European Cups. It is considered as one of the most triumphant clubs in the Champions League, securing victory 13 times. The team has been awarded multiple times with awards including FIFA Club of the 20th Century, FIFA Centennial Order of Merit, Best European Club of the 20th Century, etc.
What does real mean in Real Madrid?
‘Real’ in Real Madrid stands for ‘royal’ which is the English translation for the word ‘real’. The word was given to the Spanish club by King Alfonso XIII in 1920 along with the emblem as well as the crown.
Who founded Real Madrid?
Barcelona-based Juan Padros was one of the founders of the official Real Madrid who founded the ‘Madrid Football Club’ in the year 1902.
