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UEFA Champions League: Borussia Monchengladbach 2-2 Real Madrid

Real Madrid have escaped another Champions League defeat with a 2-all draw at Borussia Monchengladbach in a group B encounter.

Over football news, Real Madrid have escaped another Champions League defeat with a 2-all draw at Borussia Monchengladbach in a group B encounter.

Monchengladbach broke the deadlock, when French international Marcus Thuram riffled the net from close range in the 33rd minute.

Thuram completed his brace from inside the box, before the hour-mark to double the lead for the hosts. However, Los Blancos pulled one back with 3 minutes remaining, when French striker, Karim Benzema, scored with an overhead kick.

Brazilian midfielder, Casemiro scored the equalizer in the dying moments of the match to deny Borussia Monchengladbach a famous victory. The draw means, Real Madrid sit at the bottom of the group, with just a single point after their first 2 Champions League games.

Manchester City have continued their perfect run in the UEFA Champions League, after defeating French club, Marseille 3-nil in Group C campaign at the Stade Velodrome.

The Sky Blues got the upper hand, after 18 minutes, when newly-signing, Ferran Torres, netted the ball from close range. The visitors kept up the momentum, after the break and Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan scored from inside the box in the 76th minute.

Finally, England striker Raheem Sterling scored the 3rd to secure the victory for the Citizens with 8 minutes remaining. Pep Guardiola’s team now stay at the top of the Group with 6 points from 2 matches, while Marseille sit at the bottom, with no points.