Real Madrid, despite resting several key players including Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale starting on the bench, relied on Cristiano Ronaldo to lead their attack in the Champions League clash against Schalke. However, Bale had to come off the bench earlier than expected due to Jesé’s injury just 5 minutes into the game.
Ronaldo continued his remarkable Champions League form by scoring his 12th goal of the season, putting Real Madrid in the lead. However, Schalke, determined to make amends for their 6-1 defeat in the first leg, managed to equalize through Hoogland. The score remained level at halftime, but Real Madrid secured qualification for the quarter-finals.
This match also marked Ronaldo’s seventh consecutive Champions League game with a goal, a milestone achievement in his career. #RMS04
— Yahoo Sport France (@YahooSportFR) March 18, 2014
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