Real Madrid got their Champions League defence off to a winning start thanks to a comfortable victory over Roma.

The Spanish side, looking to win the tournament for the fourth year in a row, dominated but were frustrated until Isco curled home from 25 yards out at the end of the first half.


Gareth Bale added a second when he ran onto Luka Modric’s excellent through-ball and slotted home. And Mariano Diaz curled home late on from 20 yards for a deserved third.

Last season’s semi-finalists Roma were second best throughout, although Cengiz Under forced a good diving save from Keylor Navas.