Daily Digest: Real Madrid suffer shock defeat to CSKA Moscow

Sport360 staff 09:11 03/10/2018
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    TOP STORY

    Nikola Vlasic’s second minute strike proved just enough for CSKA Moscow to cling on for a famous win over defending champions Real Madrid in Champions League Group G.

    Vlasic pounced on a rare error by Toni Kroos to fire the opener and the Russians defended resolutely and even survived the bizarre injury-time sending-off of goalkeeping hero Igor Akinfeev.

    Mariano, Karim Benzema and Casemiro all hit the woodwork for Real while Luka Modric and Raphael Varane were among those who missed easy chances to drag their side back into the game.

    Real Madrid boss: Julen Lopetegui.

    Real Madrid boss: Julen Lopetegui.

    FOOTBALL

    Manchester United remain stuck in a rut after a stuttering goalless draw with Valencia that extends their winless run and keeps the pressure on Jose Mourinho.

    Read our report card and things learned from the match at Old Trafford.

    Elsewhere, there were wins for Manchester City, Roma and Juventus in last night’s games.

    In tonight’s fixtures, Barcelona are away to Tottenham, Napoli take on Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund face Monaco.

    Maestro: Lionel Messi.

    Maestro: Lionel Messi.

    CRICKET

    Australian opener Aaron Finch expects Pakistan to “come back hard” in the two Test series starting in Dubai on October 7 after their poor performance in the Asia Cup.

    Pakistan were surprisingly knocked out at the Super Four stage of the tournament by Bangladesh, after losing to India twice. Read our interview here.

    Aaron Finch on his way to 54 against Pakistan A

    Aaron Finch on his way to 54 against Pakistan A

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    Our man Niall McCague says Tommy Fleetwood and European stars are primed to conquer America ahead of Whistling Straits in 2020.

    Europe's leading light: Tommy Fleetwood.

    Europe’s leading light: Tommy Fleetwood.

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