Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League live scores, blog
Roar Guru By Alan Nicolea, 25 Oct 2012 Alan Nicolea is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
Real Madrid faces a tricky assignment in the Champions League tonight as they travel to Germany to take on reigning Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund. Join us for live scores and commentary from 5:30am AEST.
Dortmund and Madrid have each experienced solid starts to their Champions League campaign and will be keen to earn a victory tonight to further cement their place in the knockout stages.
After a poor start to the La Liga season, Madrid have managed to steady the ship somewhat and are beginning to showcase the form that has many pundits believing that this could indeed be the campaign where the Spanish giants finally register their 10th Champions League crown.
Madrid currently sits on top of their group with six points after winning their opening two games. Dortmund meanwhile is only two points behind courtesy of a win against Ajax and a deserved draw against Manchester City.
While their domestic form has been poor by their lofty standards, Dortmund has played well in the Champions League thus far and will be keen to lift tonight in front of their home fans.
Prediction
This should be a fascinating contest between two teams who are blessed with creative attacking options.
For Dortmund, all eyes will be on young German sensation Mario Gotze who has been earmarked by many as one of the finest young playmakers in world football.
With such high praise bestowed upon the young German, it will be interesting to see how he performs against a Madrid defence marshalled by likes of Sergio Ramos, Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa and Marcelo.
Gotze however will not be the only player causing Madrid’s defence problems tonight with Marco Reus and Robert Lewandowski also capable of causing havoc upfront.
While Dortmund should not have trouble creating chances tonight, stopping Madrid from scoring goals of their own will prove immensely difficult.
After a shaky start to the year, Cristiano Ronaldo has hit top form for Los Blancos, scoring a hat trick against Ajax in Madrid’s last Champions League win.
Dortmund will also need to find a way to shut down inform stars Mesut Ozil, Gonzalo Higuain, Karim Benzema, Angel Di Maria and Kaka.
The preceding players are all in the top echelon of attacking stars in world football and will tear Dortmund apart if the home side commits too many players forward tonight.
Overall this could very well end up being one of the matches of the Champions League group stages given the firepower and attacking creativity that both teams possess.
Pound for pound however, Madrid still has a decisive edge in attack so expect Ronaldo and company to once again lead Los Blancos to an exciting victory
Prediction: Dortmund 2 – Madrid 3
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7:43am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:43am | Report comment
After a sluggish first half, Dortmund have secured a terrific 2-1 victory against Madrid. Both teams had numerous chances to score goals but Madrid in particular were very wasteful with many of their shots going well wide of the target. Despite not dominating possession, Dortmund were more clinical with the ball and punished Madrid dearly for their defensive errors with Lewandoski and Schmelzer scoring off bad errors from Pepe and Casillas respectively. Ronaldo responded with a fine finish in the first half but it was not enough to deny Dortmund a valuable and deserved win at home. Thanks for joining us this morning and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:39am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:39am | Report comment
FULLTIME:
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:39am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:39am | Report comment
93′ – Dortmund with another freekick as Essien clears well. Ronaldo bullied off the ball but he does win the freekick in the midfield. Madrid with one last chance here to secure an equaliser. Hummels heads clear yet again. Di Maria with another cross but Pepe misses the ball with the attempted header
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:37am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:37am | Report comment
92′ – Ramos delivers now but Dortmund win the goalkick and are well on course to securing a huge win that will almost secure their passage into the next round.
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:36am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:36am | Report comment
90′ – Di Maria with another delivery tries to find Higuain but Dortmund clear well. Madrid are pressing though as Ozil finds Modric. Di Maria with another nice cross but Hummels heads away yet again expertly.
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:34am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:34am | Report comment
89′ – Di Maria with a low cross but its blocked well. Modric now with a nice run finds Di Maria who crosses in now but Essien heads wide and Dortmund are off the hook.
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:33am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:33am | Report comment
88′ – Di Maria dribbles well and tries to find Higuain but the Argentine forward fails to control the pass from his team-mate. Dortmund clear yet again.
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:32am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:32am | Report comment
87′ – Pepe intercepts a low cross and Dortmund win another corner. Time running out for Madrid here
SUB DORTMUND – Gotze comes off for Scheiber
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:31am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:31am | Report comment
85′ – Dortmund still on the attack as both teams struggle to retain possession in the midfield. Madrid build from the back now as Di Maria does well to control an Alonso lob. Di Maria with another shot high and wide and Dortmund win the goalkick
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:30am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:30am | Report comment
84′ – Essien finds Alonso now as Madrid press for the equaliser. Di Maria with a poor pass and Dortmund yet again clear. Dortmund back on the attack now with Gotze
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:29am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:29am | Report comment
83′ – Madrid go on the countter attack here as Ozil finds Ronaldo outwide who crosses in but fails to find Di Maria who was unmarked in the area. Let off for Dortmund
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:28am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:28am | Report comment
82′ – Dortmund appeal for another penalty as Alonso brings down Reus. Corner though for Dortmund but its a poor delivery. Madrid clear now but Dortmund are still attacking here as they dominate possession
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:27am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:27am | Report comment
81′ – Dortmund back on the attack as they win possession yet again in the midfield against a Madrid team that has struggled to string passes together tonight
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:25am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:25am | Report comment
79′ – Great cross from Di Maria but its met by a terrific punch from the keeper. Great punch as Madrid win another corner. Play is paused however as a fan makes his way onto the pitch. Play resumes and its another terrific delivery as Ronaldo nearly latches on to the cross with the header
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:24am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:24am | Report comment
78′ – Pepe gives away possession again and nearly concedes a penalty but gets away with it. Higuain upfront now with possession and he wins the corner but Pepe is having an awful night at the back in possession
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:23am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:23am | Report comment
77′ – Essien nearly through but Dortmund clear and go on the counter attack but waste a great opportunity as the shot goes wide of the near post.
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:22am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:22am | Report comment
76′ – Gundogun with sharp feet here beats several defenders before being fouled and Dortmund build from the back now. Pepe heads away now and clears and Di Maria is in space now but Dortmund defend well
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:20am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:20am | Report comment
75′ – Dortmund build from the back here as the keeper clears possession. Casillas now passes straight to Pepe and Madrid control possession now with 15 minutes remaining here
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:19am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:19am | Report comment
SUB MADRID – Benzema is off for Higuain
74′ – Good delivery by Ozil but Hummels clears well. Modric though called back for offside when he wasn’t. Bad call from the linesman because Modric was in space
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:18am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:18am | Report comment
72′ – Poor delivery by Dortmund here as Madrid clear and now attack with Di Maria. Ronaldo with possession passes back to Ozil. Di Maria with a good delivery into the area and nearly finds Ronaldo but Dortmund clear well and concede the corner
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:17am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:17am | Report comment
71′ – Ronaldo offside here as Mourinho prepares to make a few changes to change this scoreline. Dortmund on the attack now and they win the freekick as Reus is fouled.
7:15am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:15am | Report comment
70 – Pepe with a good pass to Ozil but Dortmund yet again deny the German from dictating play in the final third. Pepe now clears possession dowfield and finds Ronaldo who heads back to Essien. Ramos now joins in here and Di Maria regathers possession.
7:14am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:14am | Report comment
68′ – Varane passes back to Casillas who finds Pepe now. Madrid build from the back yet again but Dortmund seem to have their measure now. Ramos now goes on the attack but Dortmund press well and force him to play backwards
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:13am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:13am | Report comment
SUB DORTMUND – Bender comes off for Gundogan
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:12am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:12am | Report comment
66′ – Benzema wins back possession deep in Dortmund territory and now Ozil is through on goal but Hummels does well to block his German team-mate and Dortmund survive
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:11am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:11am | Report comment
65′ – Terrible result for City now because Manchester are now 3-1 behind to Ajax and their Champions League hopes appear all but over now! Madrid build from the back now as Ramos wins the freekick
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:09am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:09am | Report comment
GOAL DORTMUND – Schmelzer punishes a poor attempted punch from Casillas and he half volley’s into the back of the net and Dortmund lead yet again!
Dortmund 2
Madrid 1
7:09am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:09am | Report comment
63′ – Pepe clears well before Bender sends another shot high and wide. Dortmund starting to find a lot more space in attack now
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
7:07am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:07am | Report comment
62′ – Di Maria tries to find Ronaldo with a long ball but Dortmund do well to clear. Ozil now with possession though finds Ronaldo who then plays it back into the area but Dortmund recover possession well
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
7:06am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:06am | Report comment
60′ – Ronaldo with the shot but the wall blocks the ball well and the crowd rise as one as Ronaldo fails badly with the freekick. Dortmund now on the attack but Ramos intercepts possession well
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
7:05am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:05am | Report comment
59′ – Madrid build from the back now as Pepe goes square to Modric. Pepe ventures forward now as Madrid control the midfield and now Ozil is fouled badly by Hummels and Madrid win the freekick
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
7:03am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:03am | Report comment
57′ – Pepe really struggling to distribute possession from the back as Dortmund attack again. Bender though shoots over the bar with space and time on his side. Another wasted chance
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
7:02am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:02am | Report comment
57′ – Di Maria with a low drive but the keeper saves easily and Dortmund can regroup. Both teams though have hit their stride somewhat and chances are appearing more often
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
7:01am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:01am | Report comment
CHANCE MADRID – Benzema with a terrific turn and through ball to Di Maria who should have done better infront of goal. Di Maria wastes a great opportunity to put Madrid in the lead!
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
7:00am
Alan Nicolea said | 7:00am | Report comment
54′ – Madrid go on the attack now as Ramos produces a fine low cross that Ronaldo just fails to connect with. Dortmund though now can clear possession as the keeper secures the ball. Game opening up though
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:58am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:58am | Report comment
52′ – Casillas clears now for Madrid and los Blancos build from the back now. Dortmund though have had their chances in the second half as Pepe produces a vital interception here
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:57am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:57am | Report comment
CHANCE DORTMUND – Casillas with another fine save as he denies Reus at the near post who hit a solid freekick. Dortmund with another corner here and all of a sudden Madrid are under huge pressure
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:55am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:55am | Report comment
CHANCE DORTMUND – Di Maria nearly produces a terrific through ball to Benzema who was running well but the keeper is aware and Dortmund hold on after nearly having their pants pulled down. Now Casillas produces a fine save as Dortmund attack but Gotze shoots straight at the keeper unmarked and Dortmund should have hit the lead!!!!
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:53am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:53am | Report comment
47′ – Ramos wins a yellow card for a foul and Dortmund win the freekick. Hummels now delivers into the area but Madrid now win the freekick soon after
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:52am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:52am | Report comment
46′ – Good interception by Pepe but he gives away possession soon after but Madrid defend well and clear the ball.
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:50am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:50am | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Dortmund with possession
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:37am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:37am | Report comment
Its been an entertaining but at times scrappy first half between Dortmund and Madrid. Both teams have struggled to string passes together but Madrid have had the better of possession. Dortmund however did hit the lead through Lewandoski who was gifted an opportunity to score thanks to a poor pass from Pepe in defence. In the blink of an eye however, Madrid were back to their clinical best as Ozil found Ronaldo with a long ball and the Portuguese international was clinical as he produced a fine finish to level things up. Should be a terrific second half in store.
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:35am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:35am | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:34am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:34am | Report comment
47′ – Essien ventures forward now but loses possession and Dortmund win the throw and we are all locked up at halftime:
HALFTIME:
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:32am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:32am | Report comment
46′ – Dortmund build from the back but another poor pass and Madrid are back on the attack with Di Maria who finds Ramos in space and he should have done better close to goal. Should have hit the target
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:31am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:31am | Report comment
44′ – Madrid have settled down after scoring the goal and are back on top. Ronaldo with a wasted pass close to goal and Dortmund are off the hook
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:30am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:30am | Report comment
44′ – Madrid attack here as Ramos delivers a ball into the area but its too long and Dortmund win the freekick moments later. Ronaldo beginning to find his groove though in attack and that spells danger for Dortmund
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:29am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:29am | Report comment
42′ – Madrid build from the back here with Pepe who has been poor in possession tonight. Di Maria now ventures forward but falls over and Dortmund win back possession
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:28am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:28am | Report comment
41′ – Dortmund back on the attack now but Gotze is ruled to be offside and Madrid are off the hook. Great response from Madrid after going behind. Game on now as Madrid build from the back here
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:26am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:26am | Report comment
39′ – And all of a sudden the game has opened up big time with two goals in two minutes here! Ronaldo with a wonderful finish earlier and he has already scored 5 times in the Champions League this season. Clinical at the moment Ronaldo is.
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:25am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:25am | Report comment
GOAL MADRID – Things should be interesting now as Dortmund finally get the confidence boost they need to start playing some football. Madrid now need to respond. Ozil now finds Ronaldo with a great ball and Ronaldo does wonderfully well to finish past the keeper. Great stuff!
Dortmund 1
Madrid 1
6:27am
Stevo said | 6:27am | Report comment
Who said route 1 football isn’t sexy or effective!
6:23am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:23am | Report comment
GOAL DORTMUND – Both teams struggling to impose their style on one another tonight. Both teams struggling to string passes together. Pepe with a poor pass and now Lewandoski is through on goal and he scores!!!!!
Dortmund 1
Madrid 0
6:22am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:22am | Report comment
35′ – Di Maria recovers possession and nearly finds Ronaldo with a through ball but Dortmund clear just in time. Dortmund with the throw here.
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:20am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:20am | Report comment
33′ – Dortmund build from the back now as the keeper clears. Reus tries to produce a through ball here but Pepe has it covered but Dortmund win the throw
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:19am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:19am | Report comment
32′ – Madrid have had over 60 percent of possession thus far away from home against Dortmund of all teams. Dortmund though on the attack now with Schmelzer. Madrid though back on the attack as Essien ventures forward and finds Ronaldo who produces a poor first touch
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:18am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:18am | Report comment
31′ – Varane with a long ball now. Benzema now with possession and he crosses in but the ball is cleared away before Essien regathers and shoots high and wide.
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:17am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:17am | Report comment
30′ – Pepe wins a freekick in defence and Madrid continue to dominate possession here despite some chances here and there for Dortmund. Dortmund win the freekick now in a scrappy affair to say the least
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:15am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:15am | Report comment
29′ – Gotze very lucky to get the freekick here because he tripped over his own feet there. Casillas however punches the freekick away and Madrid regroup in defence
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:14am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:14am | Report comment
CHANCE DORTMUND – Dortmund finally attack here and Casillas is forced into a fine save as he denies a terrific effort from distance from Kehl. Great strike!
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:13am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:13am | Report comment
26′ – Ronaldo with his first shot of the night is well wide as Di Maria produced a fine turn earlier to set up the Portuguese international
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:12am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:12am | Report comment
25′ – There are alot of players slipping on the surface tonight. Surface is very slippery as Madrid attack yet again. Dortmund really haven’t dominated possession at home. Essien now ventures forward. Modric with a great ball to Di Maria who finds Ronaldo who then passes to Di Maria who shoots high and wide.
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:10am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:10am | Report comment
23′ – Ramos now finds Di Maria who should have done better to find Benzema upfront. Let off for Dortmund and a chance lost for Madrid there.
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:09am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:09am | Report comment
22′ – Madrid attacking now with Di Maria who produces a wonderful turn and then shoots over the bar but a good move from the Argentine nonetheless.
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:08am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:08am | Report comment
21′ – Goalkick now for Dortmund but Madrid attack now with Di Maria who crosses in but Dortmund clear well.
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:07am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:07am | Report comment
20′ – Game has settled down abit as both teams look for the opening goal. Madrid build from the back now and still have the better of possession despite being away from home
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:06am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:06am | Report comment
SUB MADRID – Khedira comes off for Modric. The German appears to have injured his hamstring.
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:04am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:04am | Report comment
18′ – Madrid with possession now as Alonso nearly produces a shocking back pass to the keeper but Madrid are able to clear. Khedira looks likely to come off for Modric here.
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:03am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:03am | Report comment
16′ – Dortmund win the throw now and are starting to attack more often now. Ramos however clears possession but Alonso is caught day dreaming and Dortmund attack again. Gotze with possession now
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:02am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:02am | Report comment
15′ – Madrid with the goalkick now as Lewandoski heads well over the bar. Casillas clears now for Madrid but Dortmund are starting to get some possession now
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
6:01am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:01am | Report comment
14′ – Madrid controlling the midfield now. Ronaldo now wins another freekick for Madrid. Ozil with a cross but Dortmund block it well and now go on the counter attack but Madrid get bodies back now
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
5:59am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:59am | Report comment
CHANCE DORTMUND – Casillas forced into a low save as Kehl unleashes a strong drive. Good save from Casillas
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
5:58am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:58am | Report comment
11′ – Corner now for Dortmund but the delivery is long and Madrid win the throw. Good defence at the set piece. Essien with the throw now.
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
5:57am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:57am | Report comment
11′ – Ronaldo with a cute backheel to Di Maria as Madrid win the throw. Madrid are dominating possession here and that’s no mean feat against Dortmund away from home
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
5:56am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:56am | Report comment
9′ – Madrid build from the back yet again as Dortmund struggle to attack. Ronaldo now ventures forward and wins a freekick. Good start from Ronaldo early.
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
5:55am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:55am | Report comment
8′ – Dortmund just struggling to retain possession here. Madrid pressing well Mourinho style. Varane just does enough to intercept a pass and Essien now wins a freekick for Madrid in defence
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
5:54am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:54am | Report comment
7′ – Madrid win the throw now deep in Dortmund territory and are controlling proceedings here. Ozil now with possession and wins the throw yet again
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
5:53am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:53am | Report comment
6′ – Dortmund win a goal kick as Khedira fails to cross in the football after taking one touch too many. Madrid on top early
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
5:52am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:52am | Report comment
CHANCE MADRID – Tight moment here for Dortmund as Benzema nearly latches on to a through ball but the keeper does just enough to clear. Madrid now on the attack as Ronaldo crosses in low and Ozil should have scored! Great low cross Ronaldo!
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
5:51am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:51am | Report comment
3′ – Pepe with a poor ball but Madrid clear yet again. Passing from the back hasn’t been that good yet but its early days. Ozil now is fouled by Kehl. Ronaldo now tries to beat two defenders but falls over and loses possession
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
5:49am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:49am | Report comment
2′ – Essien clears now for Madrid but Dortmund come back now. Casillas recovers possession easily and Madrid build from the back
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
5:48am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:48am | Report comment
1′ – Dortmund win the throw deep in Madrid territory. City will be very keen for Madrid to win tonight that’s for sure. Madrid now go on the counter attack with Benzema who finds Di Maria who nearly finds Benzema again in the penalty area with a fine ball. Dortmund however clear
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
5:47am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:47am | Report comment
KICKOFF – Madrid with possession
Dortmund 0
Madrid 0
5:41am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:41am | Report comment
So much to look forward to from both sides tonight. Gotze in the midfield should be a joy to watch for Dortmund along with Reus upfront. Hummels at the back will also have to be at his best tonight against a fired up Madrid attack led by Ronaldo. Dortmund though on the counter attack are lethal. Madrid going forward are also lethal. There should be chances galore tonight
5:36am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:36am | Report comment
Good morning and welcome to this live blog covering what should be an entertaining clash between Dortmund and Madrid. Here are the official starting line-ups for both teams:
Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1): Weidenfeller; Piszczek, Subotic, Hummels, Schmelzer; Kehl, Bender; Götze, Reus, Grosskreutz; Lewandowski.
Subs: Langerak, Lowe, Felipe Santana, Leitner, Gundogan, Perisic, Schieber
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Casillas; Ramos, Varane, Pepe, Essien; Khedira, Xabi Alonso; Di Maria, Ozil, Ronaldo; Benzema
Subs: Adan, Carvalho, Albiol, Kaka, Modric, Jose Callejon, Higuain