Real Madrid have reasons to worry about their fate in the UEFA Champions League, especially if they have to rely on Raphael Varane to lead their defensive unit.

The French defender was once again involved in controversy due to a woeful performance, which included a massive mistake that led to Shakhtar's opening goal. The defender decided not to clear a ball Ferland Mendy was not able to control, and while doing it, he left the door open for Dentinho's opener.

The player's performances this year have been harshly criticized by fans and experts, but if their personal opinion was not enough, the stats that have emerged after the game surely give supporters reason to complain.

3 - Raphaël Varane has made more errors leading to goals in the Champions League than any other player since the start of 2020 (3). Strange. pic.twitter.com/jGbdv90UBU

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) December 1, 2020

Other fans believe that the mistakes made by the player during the game against Manchester City earlier this year have not been left behind by the footballer, who is now doubting his skills when he faces top competition in Europe.

Varane since the Round of 16 match against City. pic.twitter.com/0abT0yXetg

— Zlatan's burner (@manlikefola_) December 1, 2020

This was not the only reaction to Varane's performance. Scroll down to find more of those.

Varane hasn't been the same since that game against City. Jesus truly changes lives

— Tega (@haa_ree0) December 1, 2020

Varane sold his soul just like Umtiti did for that WC.

— Mike (@Reformeeeed) December 1, 2020

Varane without Ramos holding his hands pic.twitter.com/0th5agW8hr

— #FuckOffZizou (@wasayyqayyum) December 1, 2020

Varane tryna remember what Ramos used to do beside him: pic.twitter.com/pudVBqGoVW

— TheFootballist. (@_TheFootballist) December 1, 2020

Varane without Ramos pic.twitter.com/qJuAJCjjJw

— Cappuccino (@abdul__azeem19) December 1, 2020