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Real Madrid had NEVER played at Wembley before last night… but have travelled to Kilmarnock and Ipswich

REAL MADRID played at Wembley Stadium for the FIRST TIME in their history last night.

But it was not a happy visit under the sweeping arch, which has been in place for ten years now as England star Dele Alli put them to the sword in a 3-1 defeat.

 Real Madrid in training for their first-ever game at Wembley Stadium
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Real Madrid in training for their first-ever game at Wembley StadiumCredit: AP:Associated Press

Despite the Galacticos incredible success in Europe down the years, they had never travelled to England's national stadium.

In fact, when Real Madrid took to the hallowed turf of Wembley Stadium, it will be the 15th British ground they have played on.

And some of them are just bizarre.

From Rugby Park to Old Trafford, check out the incredible array of stadia Real Madrid have played at in their history.

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ENGLAND

 Real Madrid were knocked out by Manchester United in the 1968 European Cup as Matt Busby's side went on to win their first trophy
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Real Madrid were knocked out by Manchester United in the 1968 European Cup as Matt Busby's side went on to win their first trophyCredit: Getty

OLD TRAFFORD - 5

1957 - Manchester United 2 Real Madrid 2 - European Cup semi-final

Goals from Bobby Charlton and Tommy Taylor weren't enough to fire United into the final after a 3-1 first-leg loss at the Bernabeu.

1968 - Manchester United 1 Real Madrid 0 - European Cup semi-final

George Best clinched a big win for the hosts with a 35th-minute strike... before a heroic comeback at Bernabeu in the second-leg saw them reach the final.

 Raul scored twice as Real Madrid knocked out Man United in 2000
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Raul scored twice as Real Madrid knocked out Man United in 2000Credit: Getty
 Real Madrid knocked out Man United in the 2003 Champions League as well
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Real Madrid knocked out Man United in the 2003 Champions League as wellCredit: Getty

2000 - Manchester United 2 Real Madrid 3 - Champions League quarter-final

After a 0-0 draw in Spain, United lost a five-goal thriller, with a Raul brace sealing the deal for Real.

2003 - Manchester United 4 Real Madrid 3 - Champions League quarter-final

All-but out of the tie after a 3-0 first-leg loss, United managed to win thanks to a Cristiano Ronado hat-trick, but lost on 6-4 aggregate.

2013 - Manchester United 1 Real Madrid 2 - Champions League last-16

Locked at 1-1 after the Bernabeu leg, ten-man United succumbed to a 2-1 loss following Nani's sending-off.

WHITE HART LANE - 2

 Real Madrid knocked Tottenham out of a rare Champions League venture
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Real Madrid knocked Tottenham out of a rare Champions League ventureCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

1985 - Tottenham 0 Real Madrid 1 - Uefa Cup quarter-final

Rare underdogs, Madrid came out victorious thanks to a Steve Perryman own-goal.

2011 - Tottenham 0 Real Madrid 1 - Champions League quarter-final

Heurelho Gomes spilled a Ronaldo shot as Spurs were dumped out 5-0 on aggregate after second-leg demolition in the Spanish capital.

ANFIELD - 2

 Liverpool thumped Real Madrid 4-0 in their Anfield clash in 2009
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Liverpool thumped Real Madrid 4-0 in their Anfield clash in 2009Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

2009 - Liverpool 4 Real Madrid 0 - Champions League last-16

An incredible night for the Reds as Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard, Ryan Babbel and Andrea Dossena left Madrid utterly shell-shocked.

2014 - Liverpool 0 Real Madrid 3 - Champions League group stage

Los Blancos got their revenge five years later with a simple win thanks to Ronaldo and a Karim Benzeman double.

HIGHBURY - 1

 Arsenal battled past Real Madrid in the 2006 Champions League
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Arsenal battled past Real Madrid in the 2006 Champions LeagueCredit: AP:Associated Press

2006 - Arsenal 0 Real Madrid 0 - Champions League last-16

After a surprise win at the Bernabeu, the Gunners booked their place in the quarter-final with a goalless draw at Highbury.

ETIHAD - 1

 Man City could not get the better of Real in an early Champions League effort
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Man City could not get the better of Real in an early Champions League effortCredit: EPA

2012 - Manchester City 1 Real Madrid 1 - Champions League group stage

In a must win game, City fell behind thanks to a Benzema strike, with a Sergio Aguero equaliser mere consolation.

ELLAND ROAD - 1

 Raul helped lead Real Madrid past Leeds in the 2000 Champions League
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Raul helped lead Real Madrid past Leeds in the 2000 Champions LeagueCredit: AP:Associated Press

2000 - Leeds 0 Real Madrid 2 - Champions League group stage

Leeds held strong for 70 minutes, before Fernando Hierro and Raul finally made the breakthrough.

PORTMAN ROAD - 1

1973 - Ipswich 1 Real Madrid 0 - Uefa Cup first-round

Real full-back Benito Rubinan struck a calamitous own-goal to hand Ipswich a famous win.

BASEBALL GROUND - 1

 Charlie George scored a hat-trick in a famous victory for Derby
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Charlie George scored a hat-trick in a famous victory for DerbyCredit: PA:Press Association

1975 - Derby 4 Real Madrid 1 - European Cup second-round

Charlie George scored an incredible hat-trick as Madrid were tamed 4-1 by the Rams at the Baseball Ground.

SCOTLAND

IBROX - 1

 Ferenc Puskas scored four times en route to winning the 1960 European Cup
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Ferenc Puskas scored four times en route to winning the 1960 European CupCredit: PA:Press Association

1963 - Rangers 0 Real Madrid 1 - European Cup first-round

Heartbreak for the Gers, as Madrid broke the deadlock in the 86th-minute... before the Spaniards thumped the Scots 6-0 in the second-leg.

CELTIC PARK - 1

1980 - Celtic 2 Real Madrid 0 - European Cup quarter-final

George McCluskey and John Doyles scored to down the Galacticos at home... before a 3-0 loss in Spain saw them knocked out of Europe.

 Real Madrid won the 1960 European Cup final at Hampden Park
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Real Madrid won the 1960 European Cup final at Hampden ParkCredit: Getty

HAMPDEN PARK - 2

1960 - Real Madrid 7 Eintracht Frankfurt 3 - European Cup final

A ten-goal thriller, in a European Cup final no less saw Madrid victorious in Scotland, thanks to fantastic hat-tricks from legends Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas.

2002 - Real Madrid 2 Bayer Leverkusen 1 - Champions League final

How can you forget THAT goal from Zinedine Zidane, as the French star led Los Blancos to another famous night in Europe's elite competition.

RUGBY PARK - 1

1965 - Kilmarnock 2 Real Madrid 2 - European Cup first-round

A sensational result for the Scottish minnows, having taken the lead against Los Blancos they went 2-1 down before a heroic late leveller.

WALES

 Real Madrid most recently won the 2017 Champions League in Wales
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Real Madrid most recently won the 2017 Champions League in WalesCredit: Getty

PRINCIPALITY STADIUM - 1

2017 - Real Madrid 4 Juventus 1 - Champions League final

Last time on UK soil, Madrid stormed to a comfortable win to make history with back-to-back European crowns.

CARDIFF CITY STADIUM - 1

2014 - Real Madrid 2 Sevilla 0 - Super Cup final

Ronaldo netted a brace as Los Blancos got their hands on even more European silverware.

NINIAN PARK - 1

1971 - Cardiff 1 Real Madrid 0 - Cup Winners' Cup quarter-final

A famous winner from Brian Clark saw the Welsh side take a first-leg lead... before losing 2-0 in Spain.


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