FULL TIME | Real Madrid 3-0 Roma. Goals from Isco, Bale and a stunner from Mariano hand Real Madrid a comfortable victory at the Bernabeu. A stunning strike from Mariano!
An outstanding goal from the Real Madrid No 7. Marcelo darts inside and gives it to Mariano, who keeps himself onside. He takes a touch inside Fazio and curls a lovely strike from 20 yards into the top corner. A brilliant goal from the Dominican.
The Bernabeu has a new hero now – and his name is Luka Modric, Luka Modric has just been substituted and chants of “Lukita, Ballon d’Or” ring around the Santiago Bernabeu. Not long ago, of course, such songs were reserved for Cristiano Ronaldo here.
Asensio denied by Olsen! So nearly a wonderful goal from the talented Spaniard, as his incredible piece of skill bamboozles the Roma defence. His ‘no-look’ finish ended up costing him, however, as the Swedish keeper makes a fine stop with his left leg.
Gareth Bale scored his 14th Champions league goal and it was a cracker. That is only Gareth Bale’s 14th Champions League goal for Real Madrid, but it was a cracker. It was the old Tottenham combination that made it, Bale latching on to a fantastic pass from Luka Modric.
There have been some memorable ones among those 14 goals for Bale, including two in last season’s final against Liverpool and another in the 2014 win over Atletico in Lisbon.
The Welsh winger has four goals in all competitions this season and if he can stay clear of injuries, he looks like having a really big campaign for Julen Lopetegui’s side. He also needs just eight more to reach 100 for Real Madrid since signing from Spurs in 2013.
Source: Standard UK
