December 4, Bernabéu Stadium.
The final round of the Champions League Group Stage saw Real Madrid host Ajax.
Having secured top spot in the group and qualification long ago, Real Madrid did not field all its key players. Instead, they used a rotation and reserve lineup, giving young players such as Varane, Jesé, Morata, and Nacho opportunities.
In the end, Real Madrid narrowly defeated Ajax 2–1 at home.
At another stadium, Dortmund defeated Man City 1–0 at home.
After six rounds, Real Madrid advanced in style with six wins from six. They were also the only team in the Champions League Group Stage to maintain a perfect record, and their winning streak across all competitions quickly extended to twenty-two matches.
Because Dortmund had defeated Man City 1–0, Ajax ultimately advanced to the Europa League in third place, while Man City finished bottom of the group and was eliminated, missing out on the upcoming European competitions.
As a result, the British media launched a barrage against Mancini, and many Man City fans even demanded that he step down and apologize.
At the weekend, La Liga entered its fifteenth round.
Real Madrid and Barcelona had continued winning in La Liga this season, displaying a level of form rarely seen in recent years. This had filled the title race with suspense, and media and fans around the world were all wondering which team would fall behind first.
Real Madrid traveled to face Valladolid. In the seventh minute, they conceded a corner.
Former Manchester United striker Manu Jojo created hope for Valladolid with a sliding shot.
But just five minutes later, Robben won the ball on the right and quickly carried it to the right side of the penalty area before crossing. Unmarked at the edge of the six-yard box, Yang Yang