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A golden ball shattered. Millions held their breath as their hearts sunk beneath the royal badge. The worst had happened. Karim Benzema, Real Madrid’s gilded nine, left the Champions League opener against Celtic in the 30th minute. Every half step from Benzema’s injured right leg put lightyears between Madrid and …

One of the more straightforward groups in this year’s competition, Group F is what is known as the champion’s group — an easy road for the reigning champs to make it to the next round. This group features soccer royalty in the competition’s winningest team, the royal whites, Real Madrid. …