On the 3rd of April, 2013, in the capital of Spain, Spanish giants, Real Madrid took on Turkish side, Galatasaray, in the Santiago Bernabeu. Two attacking sides, with Real Madrid who play a counter-attacking style, and Galatasaray who like to attack with their upfront trio, Yilmaz, Drogba, and Sneijder. Nine minutes into the encounter, Real Madrid were put infront when Ozil played a great through ball to Ronaldo who chipped the ball with his left foot past Galatasaray's Muslera. As the first half continued, Galatasaray created few chances with Drogba firing high and wide on one occasion, and another being stopped by Diego Lopez. In the 29th minute, Essien's far post cross was controlled by Benzema before finishing into the back of the net from close range to make it 2-0 going into the half. As the second half started, Real Madrid looked to be happy with the 2-0 scoreline as they kept possesion of the ball. With fifteen minutes to go, Real Madrid finished the match off as Higuain converted Xabi Alonso's free-kick with a header in the box. The match would finish, Real Madrid, 3, Galatasaray, 0. Galatasaray's chances of reaching the semi-finals have now been made even more difficult with that scoreline, 3-0, and leaving Mourinho to say, "They need a miracle." Galatasaray would need to score at least three goals, in the return leg, in Istanbul, to take the game into extra-time, and would need to score four goals to advance. If Madrid scores, things will be very complicated for Galatasaray.
Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Galatasaray
Cristiano Ronaldo scored Real Madrid's opener against Galatasaray last wednesday and is the top scorer in the Champions League with 9 goals.
Mesut Ozil vs Galatasaray
Mesut Ozil provided Ronaldo's goal, and was a key part in midfield. Galatasaray
Drogba vs Real Madrid
Didier Drogba had a few chances against Real Madrid, firing high and wide on one ocasion, and another one being stopped by Diego Lopez.
Sneijder vs Real Madrid
Wesley Sneijder will have to perform well in the second leg, in Istanbul, for Galatasaray to have a chance.
Mourinho - Press Conference
"They need a miracle." Mourinho talks about Galatasaray's chances of a come back in the second leg.
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