Sheriff Tiraspol is one of the tiniest clubs to have ever reached the Champions League group stage. A historical triumph at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid followed shock wins in front of Shakhtar Donetsk, Red Star Belgrade, and Dinamo Zagreb in their UCL campaign. Despite losing to Inter […]
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Sheriff Tiraspol Wins at Real Madrid, Post Biggest Shock in Champions League History
Last week, Real Madrid lost at home to Champions League newcomers Sheriff Tiraspol from Moldova. The dimension of Sheriff’s win is unmatched in the history of the most important European club competition. A team able to spend a budget as small as $6 million per year — and with players […]
Shot by Sheriff: Real Madrid Beaten at Home by Smallest Champions League Club
Sheriff Tiraspol beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the second round of the Champions League group stage. Sheriff recorded one of the biggest shocks in the competition’s history to date. With a yearly budget half the size of Eden Hazard’s $27 million annual contract at […]
Five Things to Keep an Eye On as the Champions League Returns
On Tuesday, the new Champions League season kicks off with some top games on offer for football fans around the world. The new season comes with some major talking points that will interest fans as well. Superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo changed clubs and are set to make their […]