APOEL braced for Real Madrid backlash

APOEL braced for Real Madrid backlash

Real Madrid CF had a rude awakening on matchday four, but the holders are still well placed to reach the UEFA Champions League round of 16 for the 15th season in a row as they visit APOEL, who are still harbouring faint hopes of a surprise qualification of their own.• Madrid won their first two Group H games, including the 3-0 home victory against APOEL on matchday one, but picked up just one point from their two fixtures against Tottenham Hotspur FC and are second in the section on seven points, three behind their English rivals. Zinédine Zidane's side nevertheless hold a five-point cushion over