The spoils were shared as Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid drew 2-2 in an entertaining Group F encounter.
Dortmund looked to take the game to their visitors, only for a speedy Madrid counterattack to end in Cristiano Ronaldo's 95th UEFA Champions League goal.
Madrid seemed comfortable and content to sit back, until Keylor Navas's inability to hold a free-kick gave Pierre-Emerick Aubemeyang the chance to force in an equaliser on the stroke of half-time.
Raphaël Varane was the quickest to react after Karim Benzema's volley rebounded off the post to restore Madrid's lead after the break. Just as victory appeared secure, however, André Schürrle's late thunderbolt ensured a draw for his side.
Key player: Pierre-Emerick Aubemeyang (Dortmund)
The Gabonese forward was a constant thorn in the Merengues' back line with his tireless running and constant pressing. He showed his predatory instincts as he was in the right place at the right time to make it 1-1, while his presence in the box afforded Schürrle the room to score the late equaliser.
The Gabonese forward was a constant thorn in the Merengues' back line with his tireless running and constant pressing. He showed his predatory instincts as he was in the right place at the right time to make it 1-1, while his presence in the box afforded Schürrle the room to score the late equaliser.
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