After a group stage full of ups and downs for Zidane's team, finally the victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach and the draw between Inter and Shakhtar in Italy gave the first place of the group to Real Madrid. There were many doubts, even, that Madrid did not end up completely eliminated in the last game in Europe after the game on Wednesday. He will finally be in eighths.
Iker Casillas summarized with a tweet the sensation that Real Madrid has given in these six group stage games. From being almost out after falling in Kiev with Shakhtar to being first in the group and seeded in the round of 16 draw next Monday. “And today, Real Madrid first in the group in the Champions League. Now you go and bark it”. Perfect reaction of what Madrid has felt in this 2020-2021 Champions League, for something the whites have 13th Champions in their showcases.