(CNN) Real Madrid salvaged victory from the jaws of defeat as two goals in the dying minutes enabled the reigning European champions to beat Sporting Lisbon 2-1 at home. The last time the European champions began the defense of their title with a defeat was when AC Milan were beaten by Ajax Amsterdam in 1994. JUST WATCHED Leicester's Fuchs on UEFA Champions League Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Leicester's Fuchs on UEFA Champions League 03:08Legia, meanwhile, can expect to hear from UEFA after crowd trouble involving the home fans marred the match. There was no such trouble in Belgium where surprise English champions Leicester City made the perfect start to their Champions League bow when winning 3-0 at Club Brugges. Those goals contributed to the 50 scored on the opening round of Champions League group games.

Source: CNN September 14, 2016 22:01 UTC