Real Madrid vs Galatasaray, 1st Leg

1. 93'

   The only tactic left for Terim next week is to set up like he did at the start of the game and go hell for leather, hope his team get the first goal and imbibe the crowd. Realistically, I don't think its going to happen.

2. 93'

   <b>FULL TIME</b> - well, unless something ridiculous happens in Turkey, that is that. Real cruised through the second half after Gala abandoned their attacking intent of the opening 45. Sneijder disappointing, Drogba decent. Real with one foot in the semis.

3. 92'

   <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Modric now booked for getting in the way of a Gala free kick. Again, needless.

4. 91'

   Drogba's effort clips the wall and goes behind for a corner.

5. 90'

   <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Ramos is booked and Gala have a free kick right on the edge of the box. Interesting. Ramos will miss the next match for kicking the ball away. Very silly.

6. 89'

   Zan gets away with being too cute in his own box as Higuain robbed him of possession but used a hand in the process.

7. 88'

   The game is petering out now. Gala look knackered.

8. 87'

   Real couldn't have wished for an easier second half.

9. 86'

   <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2013/0403/gonzalohiguainceleb20130403_275x155.jpg"><br> Higuain made it 3-0 to Real

10. 85'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Di Maria replaced by Pepe.

11. 84'

    Gala have to throw everything at Real now - this tie is over unless they get an away goal without conceding.

12. 83'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Riera comes off and Amrabat replaces him. Gala's final change.

13. 82'

    This is only the second time that Ronaldo, Benzema and Higuain have all scored in the same Champions League game for Real Madrid (Mar 12 v CSKA). (Opta).

14. 81'

    Inan cuts inside and works Lopez with a fierce shot that bounced in front of the keeper, who dealt with it well.

15. 80'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Ozil's race is run, Luka Modric replaces him.

16. 78'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Bulut replaces Altintop.

17. 77'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Yilmaz gets booked for diving and will miss the second leg. Seems harsh.

18. 76'

    Eboue stays down after that block. Not quite sure why. Gala's defending for the third goal was abysmal too.

19. 75'

    Gala have simply shrunk after the break. They removed their attacking threat but still looked shaky in defence. They definitely need a goal now as Eboue blocks an acrobatic Ronaldo volley.

20. 74'

    So simple and it had been coming for the last 20 minutes. Higuain steals a march on his man and nods Alonso's set piece into the corner of the net.

21. 73'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> Higuain nods a third!

22. 72'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Melo was booked for a clip on Di Maria prior to that Ozil chance.

23. 71'

    Gala saved by the flag as Ozil had a shot from eight yards out. Muslera blocked.

24. 70'

    Drogba gets into the area but his cross is blocked. That was a decent opening. Two in support too.

25. 69'

    Good clearing header from Drogba as Ozil floats a cross in. Ronaldo was lurking.

Leaders

RMAGAL

Total Shots

Cristiano Ronaldo

7

Felipe Melo

5

Accurate Passes

Xabi Alonso

54

Selcuk Inan

64

Saves

Diego López

4

Fernando Muslera

4