Real Madrid's Struggles in Champions League Saved by Format They Hate

Real Madrid is struggling in the Champions League, but the new format might save them.

Real Madrid lost 2-0 to Liverpool on Wednesday, their third defeat in five Champions League games. But thanks to the new Champions League format, Los Blancos are still in the running for the knockout stages.

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