Madrid give Roma a real hiding

09 March 2016 - 02:44 By Reuters, AFP

Ronaldo swept home Lucas Vazquez's cross 26 minutes from time.The tally was increased to 2-0 as Ronaldo led a Madrid counter-attack and teed up Rodriguez to lash between Szczesny's legs.And Roma were denied at least a goal their performance deserved when Navas flew to his right to claw away Diego Perotti's effort and ensure he still hasn't conceded a goal in the Champions League this season.In another Uefa Champions League match last night, VfL Wolfsburg beat Gent 1-0 - thanks to an Andre Schuerrle goal - to reach the quarterfinals for the first time with a 4-2 aggregate victory.Arsenal kept up their bid for a hat-trick of FA Cup trophies when Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott each netted twice to beat second-tier Hull City 4-0 in a replay at KC Stadium last night. ..

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