Published 12:02 IST, November 26th 2020

Champions League results and highlights: Real Madrid beat Inter, Atalanta sink Liverpool

Champions League results: Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 0-2 at San Siro even as Liverpool struggled against Atalanta at Anfield, losing 0-2.

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Defending LaLiga champions Real Madrid have some splendid memories at San Siro having clinched ir 11th Champions League title at ground back in 2016 following a victory over city rivals Atletico Madrid. Los Blancos continued ir fine form in Milan on Wednesday when y took pitch at San Siro, defeating Inter Milan in Champions League. 

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Inter Milan vs Real Madrid: Los Blancos crush 10-man Nerazzurri

Zinedine Zidane's men struggled in initial games of Champions League, losing to Shakhtar Donetsk in opening fixture. But LaLiga champions have since enjoyed a decent run of form, as y defeated Inter Milan 2-0 to edge closer to sealing a berth in Round of 16.

Real Madrid were awarded a penalty in 5th minute after Nacho Fernandez was brought down inside box. Eden Hazard made mistake from spot, netting his first goal in competition in past three years. Brazilian prodigy Rodrygo doubled lead a minute after his introduction in game as he converted a decent cross from Lucas Vasquez. game also saw Inter midfielder Arturo Vidal's sent off after he ended up in an argument with referee.

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Liverpool vs Atalanta: Klopp's men stunned by Serie A hotshots 

Premier League champions Liverpool were left stunned by Atalanta at Anfield as travelling side struck twice to win game. Despite an intriguing first half, neir of sides could make a breakthrough. Atalanta came out all guns blazing in second half to bag three points from ir visit to Anfield. 

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Josip Ilicic and Robin Gosens struck twice in a span of four minutes to leave Klopp's men in shock. Liverpool had shots on target at Anfield, exposing Reds' attacking struggles against La Dea. Despite defeat, Liverpool lead group D with nine points after four games. A draw in ir next game against Ajax will be eugh to see m through group.

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Diego Maradona dead: Pre-match tribute to Argentine legend

Champions League games were marked with despair and sorrow with death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona. Napoli great died after suffering a cardiac arrest on Wednesday after a long struggle with illness, including recent brain surgery. Players mourned unfortunate loss before start of games, maintaining a moment of silence. 

Champions League highlights

  • Inter Milan 0-2 Real Madrid
  • Olympiacos 0-1 Manchester City
  • Borussia Monchengladbach 4-0 Shakhtar Donetsk
  • Marseille 0-2 Porto 
  • Bayern Munich 3-1 RB Salzburg
  • Atletico Madrid 0-0 Lokomotiv Moscow
  • Ajax 3-1 Midtjylland

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Im courtesy: Real Madrid Twitter 

12:02 IST, November 26th 2020