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Real Madrid's Champions League struggles continue as club reaches 34-year low

Real Madrid have now lost three consecutive Champions League matches for the first time in more than 30 years as Zinedine Zidane's side were unable to overcome their worst first-half performance in more than 15 years in the competition.

The La Liga champions conceded three goals in the first half against Shakhtar Donetsk to head into half-time down 3-0 thanks to goals from Tete and Manor Salomon as well as a Raphel Varane own goal.

Despite missing several first-team players due to positive coronavirus tests, Shakhtar ran riot in the opening half of the Group B clash in Madrid, with their three goals coming in the space of 13 minutes.