Real Madrid claimed top spot in Group G with a 2-0 win at Roma secured thanks to second-half goals from Gareth Bale and Lucas Vazquez.
Match Events
21' CHANCE! Modric's shot saved
SAVE! First opportunity of the match for Real Madrid as Modric's shot takes a huge deflection off Benzema and it requires a smart save from Olsen.
34' SAVE! Fine stop from Courtois
SAVE! A massive moment for Roma as they force their way through the Real Madrid defence. Schick pounces on a loose ball inside the box to drill an effort at goal that Courtois is forced to save with his leg, before Kolarov then drills a fierce effort from distance wide of the post.
45' WHAT A CHANCE missed by Under!
WHAT A MISS! Shick steals the ball off Carvajal and drags an inviting cross into the middle where Under is lurking. With the goal at his mercy and the ball on a plate, he somehow blazes the effort over the top of the crossbar.
47' GOAL! Roma 0-1 Real Madrid (Bale)
GOOOOOAL! 1-0 Real Madrid! A defensive nightmare for Roma! Fazio heads the ball straight into the path of Bale and he drags it onto his left foot before slotting beneath Olsen.
49' GREAT CHANCE! Bale's shot saved
SAVE! Another huge opportunity for Bale as he surges through into space but tries to lift the ball over Olsen but does not connect properly and it is a comfortable save for the Roma stopper.
59' GOAL! Roma 0-2 Real Madrid (Vazquez)
GOOOOAL! 2-0! Bale superbly curls a cross to the head of Benzema, who knocks the ball to the feet of Vazquez for an easy finish that opens his account for the season.
Match Report
Gareth Bale and Lucas Vazquez earned Real Madrid a 2-0 win away to Roma that guarantees the Champions League holders first place in Group G.
Both teams had already qualified thanks to a draw between CSKA Moscow and Viktoria Plzen earlier in the day, but top spot - and potentially an easier draw in the first knockout round - was up for grabs.
Cengiz Under produced a contender for the worst miss of the season late in Tuesday's first half, the Roma forward blasting a dreadful effort over the crossbar from close range.
Bale's third Champions League goal of the season nudged Madrid in front in an engrossing contest at the Stadio Olimpico, profiting on an error from Federico Fazio, with Vazquez then tapping in the decisive second.
Line-ups
Roma XI: A. Kolarov, F. Fazio, S. N'Zonzi, Shaarawy, Manolas, R. Olsen, Florenzi, B. Cristante, Schick, Ünder, Nicolò Zaniolo
Subs: Antonio Mirante, Iván Marcano, Santon, Juan, Ante Coric, Karsdorp, Justin Kluivert
Real Madrid XI: Sergio Ramos, L. Modrić, Benzema, Bale, T. Kroos, Marcelo, T. Courtois, Daniel Carvajal, R. Varane, Lucas Vázquez, M.Llorente
Subs: Kiko Casilla, M.Díaz, Marco Asensio, Ceballos, Javi Sánchez, Valverde, Vinícius Júnior
Athoon_07
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Let Navas start more games. He deserves it after all he has done for Madrid.
SoumikMajiSnr
247
need luck .call me..
TonyV25
236
Real Madrid to Barcelona : That's how you beat Roma
Zihamorys
231
Barcelona be like, pls Madrid my elder brother, destroy them for us, take the revenge😂😂🤣😂
Pouseybacon
226
In bale we trust
rozay07
214
Madrid still remain the King of champions league, with or without RONALDO, stand strong Madrid, perilous times are here , you GONNA scale through..
RealMd13
193
😂😂😂😂 Barca fans yall wanna talk now...???
12UnitedGuyReborn
180
The same Roma that did damage to Barca and cut short their hopes of UCL last season with a super second leg comeback couldn't even score a goal against Real
Trevorn
171
Now you guys see what Lucas Vazquez and llorente brings to the club. We looked better organized in today's match than we have been last week against eibar. a defensive mind player like llorente doesn't deserve to be on the bench especially now that casimero is injured.with him we were better organized in defense. Vazquez is like a wizard on the right wing that's why when bale was underperforming I was wondering why he isn't playing.he brings the ability to create plays in the opponents defense and whips in a lot of beautiful crosses. grateful for the goal Lucas💯💯 Hala Madrid
Trevorn
170
Carvajal and Marcelo are soooo crucial to our attaking football. When either one isn't playing we've seen how poor our overall performance is. The two have proven their worth once again in today's match. The best at what they do. Hala Marvajal!💝💝💯
CdKeyb
162
First time we win the group since the 2015/2016 campaign.
Trevorn
156
This is the Bale we were longing to see.😍😍 He should be playing like this week in week out!!! I don't know why he doesn't. Grateful for the goal Hala Madrid!
Boadlpu
146
lmao! at this coment! Can't you see madrid had a lot of luck to have scored! Bale was clearly cherry picking!🤣🤣🤣
Maano7
144
what about if there is no offside😂😂 Benzema score hatrick
Dannydrexx
139
Real Madrid remains your boss in this competition
Alakiri
123
this is time real Madrid will say their more of a team without cr7. no it is not true those Roma, Madrid have bribe them to fall for them so that they will claim that, they can defeat any team without cr7,it is not true without bribe real football,if you still didn't appreciate for all goals he had been scoring you will still sink the more.
Nesaiknruy_Legend
69
Madrid fans don't get your hopes up, the team is still a shambles. If you get your hopes up now you'll be let down twice as much if you lose to someone like Leganes later on. Look at it objectively, Solari isn't the guy to take Madrid forward. He's a good temporary coach but long term he ain't lasting till summer before getting sacked.... Madrid will get found out and exit early in the UCL this year....
Vladik_grid
10
Real Madrid to Barcelona : That's how you beat Roma
Now we need to teach Roma how to beat Real Madrid 5-1
Messigician9703
8
Real Madrid to Barcelona : That's how you beat Roma
Um, I see....