A review of the first raft of Match Day 2 fixtures in the UEFA Champions League including a defeat for the champions, a victory for the favourites, and a new record set by the dark horses.

Typically, when Real Madrid turn up to compete in the Champions League, the opposition look like the Punisher’s shooting range target, full of bullet holes.

Not last night.

Last night, minus the influential pair of Gareth Bale and Sergio Ramos, the Champions of the Champions League faltered, flailed, and left Moscow with a sore head.