Real fell to away goals to Bayern Munich on Wednesday. A mistake just after kickoff led to a goal against Real in just 10 seconds, the fastest score in the history of the competition. Late in the match Robinho brought some spice into the Real attack and received a penalty which Ruud converted. This was after a Lucio header which appeared to seal passage for Bayern. A few minutes from time Sergio Ramos fired in the winning shot for Real, just to be called off for an apparent handball. 

Real has struggled to 2 ties in the last 2 league matches against Atletico and  Getafe.

The return match of the Champions League is starting in 30 minutes and its already looking ugly for Real. Capello has lined up Emerson, Gago and Diarra, leaving Guti, Cassano and Robinho all on the bench and Beckham is out with injury. History has shown that whenever Real tries to defend a result, they always end up losing. The only attacking players in the lineup are Raul, Higuaín and Ruud, a very defensive lineup.

If this defensive stance backfires, Capello is going to have a lot of problems back in Madrid with a multitude of frustrated fans. However, if the team set out to win and attack and fail, then the loss will be easier to take.

I hope I’m wrong and we end up winning, we’ll see in 2 hours time. Hala Madrid!