Real Madrid fight back to draw 2-2 with Bruges

Author: Agencies

MADRID: Sergio Ramos and Casemiro scored to rescue Real Madrid as the 13-times winners scrambled their way back from two goals down to avoid a hugely embarrassing defeat to Club Bruges and draw 2-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday. Trailing to a first-half double from Emmanuel Bonaventure, Real got back in the match in the 54th minute with a towering header from captain Ramos and Casemiro finally levelled with five minutes remaining with another headed goal. Real, who were beaten 3-0 at Paris St Germain two weeks ago, are bottom of Group A with one point after two games, while Bruges are second with have two. PSG are top with six after beating third-placed Galatasaray 1-0.

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