Late equalizer sends Real Madrid to UCL last 16

Real Madrid are through to the last 16 of the champions league, thanks to Antonio Rudiger’s last minute header which earned them a draw against Shakhtar Donetsk.

The defending Champions had to play second fiddle after Shakhtar took the lead six minutes after the break. 

It looked tye host were about to hand Carlo Ancelotti’s side their first defeat of the season, until Rudiger jumped the highest to pull one back for the Los Blancos right at the nick of stoppage time. 

🔥 The run continues: 13 games unbeaten!
⚽ 8 x @LaLiga
⚽ 4 x #UCL
⚽ 1 x #SuperCup pic.twitter.com/Yx2VX5Vnpv

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) October 11, 2022

The result leaves Madrid at the top of Group F with 10 points, earning them a record 31 qualification to the last 16 of the champions league. 

3️⃣1️⃣ / 3️⃣1️⃣
💯 progression record from @ChampionsLeague group stage!
The only team to have done so in the history of the competition.#UCL pic.twitter.com/ks0UAbGcij

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) October 11, 2022