The Champions League Round of 16 continued today with a number of goals between the two matches. AS Roma hosted Real Madrid at Stadio Olimpico, while VFL Wolfsburg traveled to KAA Gent.
Cristiano Ronaldo and co. defeated AS Roma 2-0 with CR7 opening the scoring in the 57th minute with a beautiful curling effort into the top left of the box. Subsititute Jesé came on for James Rodgriuez in the 82nd minute and, four minutes later, scored another crucial away goal for Los Blancos.
In Belgium, VFL Wolfsburg made a statement by jumping out to a 3-0 lead on goals in the 44th, 54th and 60th minute. KAA Gent came back with two of their own in the 80th and 89th minute, but the comeback fell short one goal. Wolfsburg midfielder Julian Draxler scored the first two goals, while forward Max Kruse tacked on the third. KAA Gent fought hard and got within one on goals from Sven Kums and Kalifa Coulibaly.
All four teams will meet again March 8. AS Roma will travel to Estadio Bernabéu and KAA Gent will make the trip the Germany to face Wolfsburg.
Real Madrid vs. AS Roma
Cristiano Ronaldo 57'
Jesé 86'
VFL Wolfsburg vs. KAA Gent
Julian Draxler 44'
Julian Draxler 54'
Max Kruse 60'
Sven Kums 80'
Kalifa Coulibaly 89'
