Arithmetic matches of the Champions League: Real trembles for the second round

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Will it be an absolute novelty? Is this the first time that Real Madrid have passed the Champions League group stage?

Real are only third in Group B – Photo: BRAND

With the 2-0 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk, the round of 16 are no longer safe. As the Ukrainians now have seven points like Los Blancos, but are in second place thanks to the direct confrontation they have won, there are several arithmetic matches for Group B. Gladbach (eight points) then receives Inter (two points). If Gladbach wins, the Blancos no longer have it in hand, if Inter wins everything remains open.

• Scenario 1: Gladbach wins against Inter, would therefore have eleven points and would certainly be the first. Real then must hope that Inter beat Shakhtar and earn more points than the Ukrainians.

• Scenario 2: Inter win against Gladbach. Then everything would be open: the Italians would have five, the Germans eight points. Whoever wins on the last day of play will advance.

• Scenario 3: Link between Gladbach and Inter. Then Real could overtake the Germans with a victory: if Inter beat the Ukrainians at the same time, Real would also have a sufficient point against Shakhtar.

It means: Real fans must hope for the success of the Italians against Borussia or at least in sharing the points, otherwise it will be very, very tight …

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