Real Madrid v Roma preview and tips: First glory against the Italians

Real Madrid has failed to qualify against Italian opponents in all 8 times that faced them on a 2-leg knockout stage. But the away win in Rome shows there is a different story to be written this time. The Spanish side is aiming to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the 6th season in a row. Zidane made his Champions League debut as a manager when Real Madrid took on Roma in the first leg of their tie. Los Blancos were cynical and recorded a deserved away win. Zidane, who is urging his side not to get complacent despite holding a 2-0 lead from the first leg, confirmed Marcelo and Bale have recovered and will play.

Real destroyed Celta Vigo 7-1 in the Spanish Primera Division with Ronaldo scoring 4 goals. They have lost any hopes for home glory and their only ‘alive’ target is the 11th Champions League trophy.

Possible lineup
Real Madrid: Navas; Carvajal, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo; Modrić, Kroos, Isco; James, Ronaldo, Bale.
Out: Benzema (hamstring)
Misses next match if booked: Casemiro, Sergio Ramos

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Roma scraped through the group stage with just a single win, three draws and a goal difference of -5. The 1st leg versus Real was a tough game and maybe came too early during their form improvement. However, they are on a run of 7 straight wins in the Serie A and look in the best form of the season. Eight different players scored for Roma in the group stage, more than any other team in the competition.

Roma managed an important win against Fiorentina (4-1 at Olimpico), leaving them 3 points behind in the race for 3rd place. Spaletti’s men still fancy their chances to cause some trouble to Real Madrid, despite the objective difficulties of the Bernabeu’s game.

Possible lineup
Roma: Szczęsny; Florenzi, Manolas, Zukanovic, Digne; Keita, Pjanić; Salah, Perotti, El Shaarawy; Džeko.
Out: De Rossi (calf), Rüdiger (thigh)
Doubtful: Nainggolan (groin)
Misses next match if booked: De Rossi, Nainggolan

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Both Teams To Score (G/G) on Real Madrid v Roma (8/13, 1.61)

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