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MADRID (AP) Real Madrid's exit from the Champions League has cast serious doubt on club president Florentino Perez's plans, which had included winning a 10th European title in May.

An early goal from Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday against Lyon had evened the two-leg series and put Madrid on course to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2004. But Miralem Pjanic's 75th-minute goal sent the French team through 2-1 on aggregate after a 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini and Lyon counterpart Claude Puel seemed to agree that while the hosts dominated the first half, the visitors were the stronger team in the second.

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