Real Madrid hold on in seven goal thriller

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Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk have given Spanish giants Real Madrid a late scare in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

Madrid led 4-0 after 70 minutes thanks to two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and one goal each from Daniel Carvajal and Luka Modric.

However, the game took a late twist, with Shakhtar Donetsk scoring three goals in the final 12 minutes to set up a thrilling finish and scare the life out of the Madrid fans.

Alex Teixeira scored first for the home side, through a penalty in the 78th minute, before Dentinho's header five minutes later reduced the lead further.

Teixeira then struck again in the 89th minute, to make it 4-3, but Real were just able to hold on and remain top of Group A.

In the group's other match, PSG brushed aside Malmoe 5-0, thanks to a brace from Angel Di Maria.

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