As reported by Africa Top Sports.com, Real Madrid delivered a heroic performance in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League against Schalke 04. The Spanish club secured a commanding 6-1 victory away from home, putting them firmly on track for the quarter-finals. The offensive stars of the Merengues shone brightly throughout the match.
Karim Benzema opened the scoring in the 13th minute, followed by Gareth Bale with a spectacular goal, resulting in a 2-0 lead at halftime. Cristiano Ronaldo then got on the scoresheet with a third goal, before assisting Benzema for his second of the night, making it 4-0. Bale also secured a brace, while Ronaldo completed the Spanish side’s dominant display with his second goal.
Despite Schalke managing to score a consolation goal through Huntelaar, the result was never in doubt. Ronaldo expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, highlighting their control of the match and praising his teammates for their contributions. Meanwhile, Benzema emphasized the importance of the victory and his focus on continuing to perform for Real Madrid, with his sights set on success in both club and international competitions.
