It had been 36 games and almost nine months since Real last lost in any competition — a 4-2 extra-time defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey round of 16 in January — but Lille somehow did the unthinkable against Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes Wednesday's defeat at Lille has given his team "a great opportunity" to get better.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is hoping the short preparation time he has had with his players following the shock Champions League loss at Lille will be enough for his team to return to winning ways.