Coach Carlo Ancelotti was 'a little sad' after Real Madrid were beaten 2-1 by Sheriff Tiraspol. by @Funsport Channel - Post Details
Coach Carlo Ancelotti was 'a little sad' after Real Madrid were beaten 2-1 by Sheriff Tiraspol.
The Spanish giants dominated in both halves but needed a penalty to level after Champions League debutants Sheriff went ahead in the 25th minute with a header from Uzbek midfielder Jasurbek Yakhshiboev. Real Madrid had 30 shots on goal to the visitors' four and won 13 corners compared to none for the Moldovan side, while the Spaniards had 67 per cent of possession on Tuesday night.
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