Cristiano Ronaldo may have left Real Madrid but Gareth Bale, Isco, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric haven’t and after this 3-0 win over Roma it seems safe to say they are going to be okay in the Champions League this season.
Isco and Bale both scored while Kroos and Modric ran the match from midfield. There was even a late goal for new signing Mariano Diaz putting justifiable distance between the two sides.
Real Madrid’s only crime was having been a little too anxious early on snatching at chances and allowing Roma to stay on level terms for far longer than they deserved.
Gareth Bale celebrates, with the Welsh winger's goal having doubled Real Madrid's advantage against Roma
Bale's goal added greater security to Real Madrid's lead, which was deserved when their performance is taken into account
Bale found the net with a well-struck effort to put Real Madrid 2-0 up against Roma on their Champions League return
It took Madrid 17 efforts on goal before they finally scored on the stroke of half time. Isco curled a free-kick over the Roma wall and past Robin Olsen.
The Spanish midfielder had won the foul after a clumsy challenge from Daniele De Rossi and it was over De Rossi’s head that his free-kick sailed.
With Ronaldo in the team Isco would not have got anywhere near the set-piece but free-kick duties are shared out more these days and with the ball close to the edge of the area Isco’s subtler skills meant he got the nod over Bale and Sergio Ramos.
Before the goal Madrid had laid siege on Roma, taking turns to test Olsen, find the side netting, or startle spectators behind the north goal.
Isco celebrates after his free-kick just before half-time put Real Madrid in the lead in their Champions League clash
Isco's superbly taken free-kick saw Real Madrid finally break the deadlock against Roma after dominating the game
Isco and Bale both produced encouraging displays as Real Madrid suggested that they can cope without Cristiano Ronaldo
Mariano, who rejoined Real Madrid in the summer, scored late on to add further gloss to his side's lead
Mariano was delighted after his goal sealed an impressive victory for Real Madrid as they started another European campaign
Mariano celebrates with Marcelo after his goal confirmed Real Madrid's victory over Roma in the Champions League
Mariano will hope that his second spell with Real Madrid will be successful, and the 25-year-old was delighted to score
The first chance came inside the three minutes when Bale came in off the right touchline and Kroos found him with a clever pass. Bale took the pass down well on his chest and got the shot away quickly but it flashed just wide.
Modric was the next to play a killer pass and this time Isco was the recipient. His shot was saved by Olsen and Bale couldn’t convert the rebound.
Madrid averaged an effort on goal every three minutes with six in the first 18 minutes.
Dani Carvajal was the next to go close with a header just wide. Kroos then blasted over. Roma could hardly believe still being on terms at 20 minutes. When they finally got a run at Madrid Ramos chopped down Steven N’Zonzi and was booked by Bjorn Kuipers.
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos battles for possession with Roma's Steven N'Zonzi at The Bernabeu
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema attempts to get away from Roma defender Fazio during the first half
Experienced defender Sergio Ramos produced an excellent performance as Real Madrid secured victory against Roma
The Real Madrid players celebrate following Isco's opening goal in what proved to be a comfortable win
Julen Lopetegui oversaw a win in his first Champions League game since being appointed Real Madrid manager
Bale shows his appreciation to the Real Madrid supporters following his side's victory at The Bernabeu
N'Zonzi would have Roma’s first shot on target but it trickled into the arms of Keylor Navas back in goal for Thibaut Courtois who, it seems, will have to make do with La Liga matches this season as serial Champions League winner Navas keeps his place in goal in Europe.
Ramos’ header was tipped over by Olsen from Kroos’ corner eight minutes before the break and the keeper then turned Isco’s shot around his post. It seemed like it was just going to be one of those halves when Isco struck right on 45 minutes.
Navas saved well from Cengiz Under and he got down well again just after the hour mark to keep out Aleksandar Kolarov’s fierce drive but by then Madrid were two up.
MATCH FACTS AND TABLE
Real Madrid: Navas, Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo, Modric (Ceballos 85), Casemiro, Kroos, Bale (Mariano 73), Benzema (Asensio 62), Isco
Subs not used: Nacho, Vazquez, Llorente, Courtois
Booked: Ramos
Goals: Isco 45, Bale 58, Mariano 90.
Roma: Olsen, Florenzi, Manolas, Fazio, Kolarov, Nzonzi (Schick 69), De Rossi, Zaniolo (Pellegrini 54), Under, Dzeko, El Shaarawy (Perotti 62)
Subs not used: Cristante, Marcano, Santon, Mirante
Booked: De Rossi, Dzeko
Marcelo is delighted after the final whistle as Real Madrid managed to prevail past Roma with an impressive display
Keylor Navas started in goal for Real Madrid at the expense of expensive summer signing Thibaut Courtois
Roma's Daniele De Rossi shows his frustration on what was a difficult night for his side against impressive opponents
Bale had already shaken the crossbar with one effort from close range. When Modric sent him galloping clear with a pass into space. Bullet Train Bale took one touch before firing it past Olsen.
Mariano Diaz came on for Bale with 20 minutes left and set up Kroos whose shot was pushed on to his bar by Olsen. He then saved from Marco Asensio who pirouetted in the area before getting his shot away. Roma’s goalkeeper had been their best player but he could do nothing about Mariano’s late third.
Coming in off the left touchline and firing right-footed into the far corner used to be Ronaldo’s favourite trick.
The magic is in different boots now but Madrid still have it in abundance.
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