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Juve to Bayern: 5 times Real Madrid fell victim to comebacks in UCL

Real Madrid, often celebrated as the kings of comebacks, have themselves fallen victim to shocking reversals. Here are 5 such matches as they host Man City with one-goal advantage.

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Real Madrid vs Ajax (2018-19)

Real Madrid entered the tie as overwhelming favorites after a 2-1 win in Amsterdam. However, Ajax stunned the Bernabéu with a 4-1 demolition

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Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich (2006/7)

Despite a 3-2 first-leg win at home, Real Madrid fell to a 4-4 aggregate scoreline after Roy Makaay’s quick-fire goal and Lucio’s header saw Bayern progress on away goals.

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Real Madrid vs Juventus (2004/5)

After a 1-0 first-leg win at the Bernabéu, Madrid’s defense crumbled in Turin, with David Trezeguet and Zalayeta’s goals securing a 2-0 win for Juve and a 2-1 aggregate victory.

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Real Madrid vs Monaco (2003/4)

A 4-1 first-leg lead was not enough for Los Blancos as Morientes, who was on loan from Madrid, scored in Monaco’s 3-1 win in the second leg to complete an unforgettable upset.

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Real Madrid vs Juventus (2002/3)

Real Madrid took a 2-1 advantage at the Bernabéu, but Madrid were outclassed in the second leg in Turin, and were eliminated with a 4-3 aggregate score.

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