Real Madrid has again lacked the defensive qualities and conceded three goals against Polish side Legia Warsaw in group stage match of Champions League. In the absence of star defender Sergio Ramos, Casemeiro and Pepe, team looked feeble in the back as they dropped two points.

According to BBC,the defending Champions League winner suffers a shocking tie against Legia. The Los Blancos started the game very well when Gerath Bale scored the screamer in the opening minute of the game. While Later in the match Karim Benzema doubled the Madrid lead to 2-0.

Madrid looking very comfortable in the first half but then Warsaw showed the courage and undying spirit against the 11 time CL winners. From 2 goals behind to 3-2 ahead in the match, the score line was looking unbelievable during the ending minutes of the game. Legia has turned the whole scenario at the end of the game but then Mateo Kovacic scored home a goal and saved Madrid from the historic defeat.

Defense has been a matter of concern for Real's manager Zinedin Zidane since the beginning of the season. Team is conceding goals even against the weaker teams and didn't been able to keep the clean sheet in the last eight games.

According to ESPNFC reports, recently, PEPE has got injured and is out for 1 month. Los Merengues are suffering from the star players injuries. Ramos, Pepe, Casemeiro and now Pepe all are injured; this is making a huge gap to fill in the back. While Varane, Nacho, Carvahal are trying to hold the back firm but lack of experience can be seen in their performance, only Marcelo has seen a promising performance.has seen a promising performance.

Even after the average performance team haven't lost any match this season in any competition. In the upcoming weeks, Madrid will play against their arch rivals Barcelona and Athletico Madrid, to win these matches Real must have play quality football especially in the defense.

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