Barcelona, Real Madrid face defeats ahead of Champions League games

Barcelona and Real Madrid have lost for the first time this season on Saturday, increasing the doubts over their stalled attacks ahead of Champions League openers.

Barcelona had its first defeat when it lost 1-0 at Getafe, right after Madrid was beaten 1-0 at home by recently promoted Cádiz.

The star-powered attacks of the European powerhouses appeared shackled by their opponents, reports Associated Press. 

While Getafe lived up to its reputation as one of Spain’s top defensive sides by shutting down Barcelona, Madrid was sloppy and sluggish against an inspired Cádiz that is back in the top flight after 15 seasons.

Sevilla also lost before it visits Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday, leaving Atlético Madrid the only one of Spain’s top teams to celebrate a victory. It will face Bayern Munich on Wednesday