Kylian Mbappe hoped his move to Real Madrid would finally see him end his wait to win the Champions League. Instead, the France international and defending champion Madrid are in danger of being eliminated from European club soccer's elite tournament at the first stage after Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool leaves them in a fight just to make the playoffs for the next round.

Real Madrid lost to Liverpool on Wednesday, their third defeat in five Champions League games. But they're still in position to qualify for the knockout rounds because of a format their president despises.

By Andrew Cawthorne LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -Liverpool took top spot in the Champions League table on Wednesday with a dominant 2-0 victory over holders Real Madrid thanks to goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham says he felt "like the scapegoat" after England lost the Euro 2024 final to Spain in the summer.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham says he was made a scapegoat after England came up short in its bid to win this year's European Championship.