sport

A Frenchman also found the net

Real Madrid took the reins in the Greek capital after their hosts began to tire, extending a run of seven straight wins across all competitions.

france, valverde, athens, real madrid, madrid, real, winner breaks, athens hearts

Key facts

  • A Frenchman also found the net. It was his fourth goal in four Champions League games this season, and his 16th across all competitions.
  • Real Madrid took the reins in the Greek capital after their hosts began to tire, extending a run of seven straight wins across all competitions.
  • The visitors had to work their way into the contest as the home side faded. Madrid then dictated play in Athens.

A Frenchman also found the net. It was his fourth goal in four Champions League games this season, and his 16th across all competitions.

Real Madrid took the reins in the Greek capital after their hosts began to tire, extending a run of seven straight wins across all competitions.

The visitors had to work their way into the contest as the home side faded. Madrid then dictated play in Athens.

The match in the Greek capital turned once fatigue set in for the home team and Madrid assumed control.

An England international scored again moments after an earlier contribution, and nobody could deny him that one.

Madrid’s sequence of seven consecutive victories now covers every competition they have played.

Lire en français