Zinedine Zidane marked his Champions League home debut as coach of Real Madrid with a convincing 2-0 win. Zidane scored the winner in the 2002 Champions League final for Madrid.
Zinedine Zidane marked his Champions League home debut as coach of Real Madrid with a convincing 2-0 win. Zidane scored the winner in the 2002 Champions League final for Madrid.
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Cristiano Ronaldo was closed down by Wojciech Szczesny several times before breaking the deadlock with a goal in the 63rd minute.
Cristiano Ronaldo was closed down by Wojciech Szczesny several times before breaking the deadlock with a goal in the 63rd minute.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 40th goal in total for the season, and 90th overall in the Champions League -- a career record.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 40th goal in total for the season, and 90th overall in the Champions League -- a career record.
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Mohamed Salah of AS Roma missed two clear shots on goal for the Italians. His speed proved difficult for the Madrid defenders, who nevertheless kept their clean sheet at home in the Champions League this season.
Mohamed Salah of AS Roma missed two clear shots on goal for the Italians. His speed proved difficult for the Madrid defenders, who nevertheless kept their clean sheet at home in the Champions League this season.
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Remarkably, Real Madrid had not beaten an Italian club in a knockout round of European competition since 1987.
Remarkably, Real Madrid had not beaten an Italian club in a knockout round of European competition since 1987.
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Goalscorer James Rodriguez of Real Madrid shakes hands with Francesco Totti of Roma -- who is playing in his 24th season -- following the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Real Madrid and Roma at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 8, 2016.
Goalscorer James Rodriguez of Real Madrid shakes hands with Francesco Totti of Roma -- who is playing in his 24th season -- following the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Real Madrid and Roma at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 8, 2016.
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Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates scoring the second Arsenal goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round Replay match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 8, 2016. Arsenal advanced to the quarterfinals with a 4-0 victory.
Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates scoring the second Arsenal goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round Replay match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 8, 2016. Arsenal advanced to the quarterfinals with a 4-0 victory.
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