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Real Madrid, Manchester City both humiliated in Champions League, Liverpool enjoys Alonso's return

European heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester City have both suffered big defeats in the Champions League

By CIARÁN FAHEY
Published - Nov 05, 2024, 06:45 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:39 PM EST

European heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester City both suffered big defeats in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Defending champion Madrid was humbled 3-1 at home by AC Milan, while Erling Haaland missed a penalty and City squandered a fourth-minute lead as it lost 4-1 at Sporting Lisbon, whose coach will soon take charge of its crosstown rival.

It was a much better evening for Liverpool, as Luis Diaz scored a hat trick and Cody Gakpo grabbed another goal in a 4-0 win over German champion Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield that marred Xabi Alonso’s return to his old home.

The Leverkusen coach was given a warm welcome on his return to the club where he became a fan favorite as a player over five seasons between 2004-09. Alonso won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005.

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