Real Madrid secured two precious away goals against Roma to virtually seal a passage through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
The first half saw a lack of goalmouth action, although it was Real who was controlling proceedings comfortably.
Marcelo played a clever pass down the left-flank to release Cristiano Ronaldo who cut inside and unleashed a fine deflected effort that nestled into the top corner.
It was all the away side deserved, after their sustained pressure following the half-time interval.
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Roma reacted in the perfect fashion after going behind, with a host of well worked chances that had the away side’s defence scrambling and were denied a clear penalty for a carless challenge on Alessandro Florenzi.
They were made to pay on 86 minutes when substitute Jese scored a fine solo goal from long range to rub salt into Roma wounds.
The Italian outfit faces an uphill battle when they head to the Bernabeu for the second leg.
Here are some of the best reactions from Twitter:
Roma 0-2 Real Madrid FT: Shots (OT) 11(2)-19(5), Possession 39%-61%, Tackles 18-29, Rating 6.40-7.27 https://t.co/h8h1fg2s9N #UCL
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) February 17, 2016
. @realmadrid win a CL match on Italian soil for the first time since 8 Dec 2004, then also at Roma (3-0). #UCL #ROMREAL
— Infostrada Sports (@InfostradaLive) February 17, 2016
Real Madrid showed that sometimes the best defense is maintaining your attack & sometimes that pays dividends #Roma 0-2 #RealMadrid #UCL
— Lara Baldesarra (@LaraBaldesarra) February 17, 2016
One of the worst no-calls in recent memory. Defender comes sliding in and gets none of the ball, all of @Florenzi. #RomaReal
— ItalianFootballDaily (@ItalianFD) February 17, 2016
Ramos: “We’re very pleased with the result. It was a great team effort. It’s a big step forward in the tie.” #UCL
— LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) February 17, 2016
With his goal today, Ronaldo (12) leads the UCL in scoring and remains in the hunt to break his own record for goals in a campaign. #UCL
— Lucas James (@UEFA_pundit) February 17, 2016
When will people stop obsessing this Messi/CR7 comparison? Is it too much to ask to respect them both, regardless who you like better #UCL
— Tému (@Temppuri) February 17, 2016
Five away goals in the #UCL for CR7 this season.
No other player has more away goals in the tournament this term.
— Jeremy St.Louis (@jrstlouis) February 17, 2016
Played well enough! 2-0 flatters Real. Had chances which at this level, they really ought to be taking! CR7 and Jese did just that #UCL
— Chanshi Mwandama (@ChanshiMwandama) February 17, 2016
#RealMadrid have won four #UCL away games against #Roma, more than versus any other side in the competition. Gladiator.
— Pedro caicedo (@Pedrocaicedom) February 17, 2016
Ronaldo makes the game look so fun. What a concept! Classy run to celebrate goal with his manager. Superstar all around. #UCL #RomaReal
— Laszlo Szele (@szele1) February 17, 2016
Dear Real Madrid, Your strip is shit. That is all. #ucl #RomaReal #BTSport
— Russell Taylor (@RussTay73) February 17, 2016
A sensational night of #UCL football the #RealMadrid gladiators & a dream debut for Zidane. A performance to be proud of. #HalaMadrid #RMUCL
— Nowshad Khaleque (@NowshadKhaleque) February 17, 2016
#asroma didn’t deserve any penalty. their first touches inside the box were atrocious. had chances and took none of ’em. #ucl #realmadrid
— Dominic Waffle (@DominicWaffle) February 17, 2016
Madrid just played a lot like Barcelona w/ a lot of one two passing but Ronnie’s brilliant goal was the difference.#Zidane#RealMadrid #UCL
— sevenblack07 (@sevenblack07) February 17, 2016
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