Soccer Football - Champions League - Group D - Real Madrid v Sheriff Tiraspol - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - September 28, 2021 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti gives instructions to his players REUTERS/Juan Medina
MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti struggled to explain how his side were beaten 2-1 at home by rank outsiders Sheriff Tiraspol in the Champions League on Tuesday after dominating every aspect of the match with the exception of the scoreline.
Luxembourg midfielder Sebastien Thill scored an outstanding late half volley to snatch an unlikely victory for Sheriff, who reached the Champions League group stage for the first time this season after winning four qualifying rounds.
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