Real forward Vinicius Junior looks up as CSKA players celebrate in background their side's third goal, during the Champions League, Group G soccer match between Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul White)
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MADRID (AP) - CSKA Moscow handed Real Madrid its worst ever European home loss - and got nothing in reward.
CSKA beat Madrid 3-0 on Wednesday for its second straight win over the defending Champions League holders, but it still finished in last place in their group and missed out on a Europa League spot.
The Russian team finished behind Viktoria Plzen, which defeated Roma 2-1. CSKA need to better Plzen's result in the Czech Republic to finish third, with both teams already out of contention for the Champions League knockout stage.
Real Madrid rested most of its regular starters after already clinching the group win, but it still made for a memorable victory for the visitors at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium with goals from Fedor Chalov and Georgi Schennikov late in the first half, before Arnor Sigurdsson added another in the second.
Real Madrid left the field jeered by its fans, with many leaving after CSKA scored the third goal.
CSKA's 1-0 home win over Real Madrid in October was the team's only other group victory. The Spanish club was still coached by Julen Lopetegui at the time.
With the Club World Cup only a week away, coach Santiago Solari used several players who hadn't started much this season, including Francisco "Isco" Alarcon and Marco Asensio.
Three players were making their Champions League debut, including young Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior, midfielder Federico Valverde and central defender Javier Sanchez. Karim Benzema and Marcelo were the only veterans in the starting lineup, with Toni Kroos, Raphael Varane, Luka Modric and Gareth Bale beginning on the bench.
Madrid controlled the game early, with Vinicius Junior threatening down the left flank and Marco Asensio making good runs on the right. The Brazilian nearly scored from inside the area midway through the first half, and Asensio struck the crossbar with a long-range shot a few minutes later.
CSKA was dangerous on counterattacks and it took advantage of Madrid's vulnerability on defense to open the scoring with Chalov's well-placed left-footed shot into the far corner in the 37th minute.
Schennikov added to the lead six minutes later from close range after Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois partially saved a shot by Mario Fernandes inside the area. Chalov helped set up the goal with a back-heel pass to Fernandes.
Bale replaced Benzema at halftime and Kroos entered the match in the 58th, but they were not able help Madrid improve much.
Sigurdsson sealed CSKA's victory with a low shot from inside the area in the 73rd.
Madrid hosts Rayo Vallecano on Saturday before travelling to the United Arab Emirates for its debut in FIFA's Club World Cup on Dec. 19.
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Real forward Vinicius Junior walks on the pitch CSKA players celebrate in background their side's third goal, during the Champions League, Group G soccer match between Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul White)ay Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul White)
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CSKA defender Georgi Schennikov celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League, Group G soccer match between Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul White)
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CSKA forward Fedor Chalov, center, celebrates with his teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League, Group G soccer match between Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, Wednesday Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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CSKA forward Fedor Chalov, center, celebrates with his teammates Kristijan Bistrovic, left, and Mario Fernandes after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League, Group G soccer match between Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, Wednesday Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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CSKA forward Fedor Chalov celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League, Group G soccer match between Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul White)
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Real defender Marcelo, left, and CSKA midfielder Nikola Vlasic vie for the ball during the Champions League, Group G soccer match between Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul White)
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CSKA forward Fedor Chalov celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League, Group G soccer match between Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul White)
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CSKA forward Fedor Chalov, right, scores the opening goal during the Champions League, Group G soccer match between Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, Wednesday Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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Real forward Vinicius Junior gestures during the Champions League, Group G soccer match between Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, Wednesday Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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Real midfielder Toni Kroos looks up after CSKA midfielder Arnor Sigurdsson scored his side's third goal during the Champions League, Group G soccer match between Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul White)
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Real midfielder Isco reacts after CSKA midfielder Arnor Sigurdsson scored his side's third goal during the Champions League, Group G soccer match between Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul White)
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CSKA midfielder Kristijan Bistrovic, left, challenges for the ball with Real midfielder Isco during the Champions League, Group G soccer match between Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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