• 8 years ago
The second leg of the Champions League round of 16 brings Real Madrid against AS Roma. This match was held at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday (09/03).

Real Madrid successfully doubled their aggregate advantage in this fight. They again managed to win 2-0 thanks to goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez.

Despite a two-goal aggregate lead, Madrid still look to attack. Although lowering the squad a bit more defensive than usual, Madrid still showing aggressive game.

Madrid is often threatened by long-distance shots because the defense meeting Rome. Meanwhile, a team of more frequent threats spread via the speed of their wings.

The game runs a quarter of an hour, Roma got a golden opportunity. Starting from behind the attacks, Mohamed Salah raced on the left side and send feedback to the front of the goal Madrid who then received free-standing Edin Dzeko. But the unmarked Dzeko shot was deviated from the goal.

Real Madrid continues to put pressure on the Roma defense was very quiet despite facing bombardment of Los Blancos. The shooting distance Madrid also often troublesome Rome and forced Szczesny did some rescue. But the first half ended goalless.

Entering the second half, the game still runs open. Roma had a golden opportunity again through Mohamed Salah in the 52nd minute. Free standing in front of the goal, shot One was wide of the goal.

The entry of Lucas Vazquez gives freshness to the attack line Madrid. Only three minutes on the pitch replacing Gareth Bale, Vazquez has been successfully providing assists for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Combing the right sector, Vazquez off a cross which was met quickly by Ronaldo to make the score 1-0.

Four minutes later, turn James Rodriguez scored. Getting feedback from the area Ronaldo, James menggriring ball on the left and off a shot that passed between the two legs Szczesny. 2-0 to Madrid.

Ronaldo almost scored a second goal a few minutes later, but his shot from in front of goal was sideways at the far post.

Although it is far behind, Roma still do not stop attacking. At the end of the game, shot Perotti almost goalkeeper Keylor Navas. Unfortunately, the ball just beat the goalpost. Until the game ended the score remained 2-0.

With this victory, Madrid qualified for the quarterfinals of the Champions League with a 2-0 aggregate advantage. So far this season, Madrid is also unbeaten in the Champions League.

Statistics Real Madrid vs AS Roma:
Control of the ball: 59% - 41%
Shot (on goal): 39 (9) - 12 (4)
Violations: 6-9
Offside: 2-0
Yellow cards: 1-1
Red cards: 0-0

Teams Real Madrid: Navas; Danilo, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo; Casemiro (Kovacic, 84 '), Kroos, Modric (Jese, 76'); James, Bale (Vazquez, 61 '), Ronaldo.

Lineup AS Roma: Szczesny; Florenzi, Manolas, Zukanovic, Digne; Pjanic (Vainqueur, 46 '), Keita (Maicon, 86'); One, Perotti, El Shaarawy (Totti, 74 '); Dzeko

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