The countless number of chances created by either side may have made for an encounter that was pleasing to the eye, but any Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund fan will tell you that all is not well with the quality of defending that was on offer on Wednesday night.
Real Madrid were dealt a big blow when Raphael Varane was forced off through injury in the first half, which now leaves their defensive resources stretched with Sergio Ramos suspended for the Sevilla game on Saturday.
