5 most forgettable moments in Real Madrid's recent history

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Real Madrid may be one of the best teams in the world, but they too have faced their share of embarrassment

#2 Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (2011/12 Super Copa de Espana aftermath)

Real Madrid v Barcelona - UEFA Champions League Semi Final
All the players, managers and backroom staff were involved in an altercation after the final whistle

After missing out on the 2010/11 La Liga title, finishing four points behind Barcelona, it was Madrid’s chance to prove themselves as potential title winners when they faced Barcelona in the Super Copa de Espana.

After the first leg ended in a 2-2 draw at the Bernabeu, it was all to play for at the Camp Nou. And after 82 minutes in the second leg, it was still all to play for, with the score at 2-2 once again.

However, as he does so regularly, Messi popped up with a goal just two minutes from time, volleying past Iker Casillas after being found in the box by Dani Alves.The goal was greeted with fist pumping and elation by both Pep Guardiola and his players.

Despite it being just the Super Copa de Espana and effectively a warm-up for the start of the season, no game between these two teams was like a friendly. And this showed as tensions rose in stoppage time.

With seconds to go, Marcelo put in a horrible tackle on Cesc Fabregas, earning him a red card. But that was not the only thing that happened. A brawl practically broke out between the 22 players on the pitch, with Mesut Ozil and David Villa also ending up seeing red.

But most of all, it was then Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho’s actions that were the most embarrassing, as he decided to gouge the eye of Barcelona manager, Tito Vilanova, for absolutely no reason at all.

Overall, it was a horrendously embarrassing day for Madrid, ending up second best to Barcelona once again.

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