Real Madrid had a bit of luck - Bale

Mar 10, 2016, 00:37
Real Madrid had a bit of luck - Bale

Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez fired Real Madrid into the quarter-finals of the Uefa Champions League with a 2-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night.

"But thanks to the two goals we scored we have made it a contest".

Roma was trying to reach the last eight for the first time since 2007-08, when it eliminated Real Madrid 4-2 on aggregate with a team led by Francesco Totti, who received a standing ovation by the Madrid fans at the Bernabeu when he entered Tuesday's game in the 74th minute.

Zidane said he is aware of the fans' frustration and calls for him to ship the superstar forward out, but he reiterated that he is not planning to sell Ronaldo anytime soon.

Real's Keylor Navas kept his sixth straight Champions League clean sheet to move ahead of former Manchester United stopper Edwin van der Sar with the second-longest run in the competition without conceding a goal and is now unbeaten in 540 minutes.

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Edin Dzeko and Mohamed Salah were each through on goal but shot wide of the near post.

Madrid is far stronger than Barcelona in all records but they must find a way to bring more midfielder players into the mix as well as attack relentless the vulnerable defense in other to have any chance of winning a title this season. We have to play well and win well.

"If we think of having to score three goals, then it's hard; if we think of getting one goal different things happen in football, such as psychological aspects".

Ronaldo swept home Lucas Vazquez's cross 26 minutes from time before turning provider for Rodriguez to smash home the second.

The Spanish giants warmed up for this matchup with a dominating 7-1 victory over Celta Vigo in the league at the weekend with Ronaldo bagging four goals. "I do not think we can be league champions, but we need those games to prepare for the Champions League".

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With 6 goals in the last 7 appearances, the diminutive winger will look to add another strike to his name while going against the mighty Real Madrid. It's not about any one player: they're a crowd who want more and that's good because it forces you to improve and to try to always do your best. "That is why he is unique", said Zidane in defence of his star man. The goal for the Romans is to score two times to force the game into overtime, three if they want to advance.

Zidane had earlier vouched for the harmony in the Real dressing room after comments by Ronaldo hinted at divisions.

An unhappy Ronaldo criticized his team-mates after the team's 1-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid on 27 February. Ronaldo said later that he had been misquoted.

Zidane is also not anxious about the criticisms, saying that he is glad their fans are still filling up their home stadium every game, which makes him more convinced that the jeers and whistles are nothing to worry about.

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