League-position context
Real Madrid rank8th
Apoel Nicosia rank30th
Real Madrid points13
Apoel Nicosia points2
Real Madrid: #8 · 13 pts · GD +10
2 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Apoel Nicosia: #30 · 2 pts · GD -15
13 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.