A loss to Dortmund places RM in 2nd for Group of Death

Tough luck today, Madridistas.  Real Madrid, having once sat on top of the Group of Death, now move to second within the Champions League competition.  Los Blancos  faced Bundesliga giant Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park, losing 2-1.  In spite of having greater ball possession, Real Madrid could not translate possession into an equalizer come final whistle.

 

It would be Dortmund to break the deadlock at the 36' minute mark, with Robert Lewandowski getting past Pepe, calmly shooting into the bottom right-hand corner.  The home side would not celebrate for long as our very own Cristiano Ronaldo would score minutes later at the 38'.  The 27-year-old scored the equalizer, taking advantage of a through ball from Mesut Özil.  The men went into descanso tied at 1-1.

After the half, Dortmund managed to pull ahead at the 64' minute mark, with a goal by Marcel Schmelzer.  Determined.  Los Blancos were more determined than ever to score.  The remaining 15 minutes of play heavily showcased RM's determination to equalize.  However, the equalizer would not come, much to this Madridista's disappointment.  Don't you fret, fellow Madridistas.  A win at home against Dortmund would give Real Madrid the sole lead of the Group of Death.

The men will face Mallorca next in La Liga, Sunday, October 28^th at the Iberostar.  Following will be a match in the Copa del Rey, where the men will face Alcoyano at El Collao Wednesday, October 31^st.  Until then, keep calm and ¡Hala Madrid!

written by Gail Hidalgo