UEFA Champions League debutantes Sheriff Tiraspol got the better of 13 time champions Real Madrid in a thrilling encounter in the Santiago Bernabeu. With this victory the team from Moldova go top of the group on 6 points, while Madrid sit in second with 3.

In a game that was the cliche duel between David and Goliath it was David - in keeping with history - who came out on top as the visiting team actually opened the scoring. It was in the 25th minute when striker Jasur Jakhshibaev got onto the end of a great ball from Cristiano to head home. The score would remain unchanged as the half drew to a close.

In the second Madrid seemed to display a greater sense of urgency and with the introduction of Modric, Kroos and Rodrygo they began to grow in menace. After a period of constant pressure Vinicius who was proving himself a threat all night seemed to go down under minimal contact. The VAR was consulted by the referee but finally play was continued without allowing the goal. It wouldn't be long, however, before Vinicius Junior - ever the protagonist would once again cause a headache for the Sheriff defense. This time going down in the area in what appeared to be an unintentional blockage. Once again the VAR was consulted only this time the penalty awarded. Karim Benzema was the man tasked with the responsibility and he handled it with ease, leveling the score from the spot.

Into the second half we went in what was becoming an increasingly tense affair. The Madrid faithful were willing their team forward but to no avail as the Moldovan side showed themselves to be as disciplined as they were compact. Then as if fate took things into it's own hands, Sebastian Thill of Sheriff was presented with a gem of a flick off a throw in, which he duly volleyed into the top left corner from outside the area. 2-1 to Sheriff, Goliath defeated and history made!