Real Madrid may not have had the best start for their UEFA Champions League campaign, but they have managed to earn one more record for themselves after their come-from-behind draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
A brace by Marcus Thuram before the 60-minute mark had given the German side a good lead against Los Blancos, who were forced to introduce all of their substitutions before the end of the game trying to shift the tide. Fortunately for the Spanish cause, Karim Benzema and Casemiro found the back of the net in the dying minutes of the game to claim what some could think of as an epic comeback.
Real Madrid's history is full of last-minute comebacks, but none of them had taken place such as this one, according to stats' specialist Mister Chip.
"BOR 2-2 RMA (FT) - Miracle at Borussia Park. It is the first time ever in which Real Madrid got to the 87th minute losing by a two-goal margin away from home and the score ends in a draw."
BOR 2-2 RMA (FT) - Milagro en el Borussia-Park (el Madrid perdía 2-0 en el minuto 87). Es la PRIMERA VEZ en TODA la historia de las competiciones europeas en la que el Real llega al minuto 87 con dos goles de desventaja fuera de casa y termina empatando.
— MisterChip (Alexis) (@2010MisterChip) October 27, 2020
One of the key men for this comeback was holding midfielder Casemiro, as he had a hand in both of Real Madrid's goals this evening. That in itself also represents a milestone for the Brazilian footballer.
1 - Casemiro has scored & assisted both in a single #UCL game for the first time ever after 54 matches. Comeback#BorussiaRealMadrid @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/OypkDGQwLD
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) October 27, 2020
Casemiro's game by numbers against Gladbach:
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) October 27, 2020
96 touches
14 total duels
6 recoveries
5 total aerial duels
4 interceptions
4 shots
3 fouls won
1 tackle
1 chance created
1 assist
1 goal
Instrumental in the comeback. pic.twitter.com/T04C1OsCUG