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10 matchday facts from Roma 0 - 2 Real Madrid

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Roma fell to Real Madrid 0 - 2 last night despite an inspired performance by Luciano Spalletti's men. Here's 10 facts from the Champions League clash...

Roma fell to Real Madrid 0 - 2 last night despite an inspired performance from Luciano Spalletti's men. Here's 10 facts from the Champions League clash...

1. Roma have now lost five games against Real Madrid in in the Champions League to go along with three wins and a draw.

2. Real Madrid have now scored 14 goals in their last three CL matches, while only netting seven in their four previous matches.

3. Real Madrid have kept 13 clean sheets in their last 17 CL games, while Roma have kept only one in their last 21.

4. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored four goals in five Champions League matches against Roma – before last night the previous one was in April 2008 with Manchester United.

5. Last time Real Madrid were held without a shot on target at half-time in the Champions League was in May 2011 against Barcelona.

6. Only PSG has held Real Madrid to fewer shots on target this season (four) than Roma did last night (five).

7. Roma attempted 11 shots last night, which is the second most Real Madrid have faced this season (PSG, 15).

8. Last night's match was Diego Perotti's first Champions League appearance Since March 2010, when he scored his only goal in the competition.

9. Despite the loss, Roma won more aerial duels (56.3%) than Real Madrid and recorded more interceptions (20 to Real's 12) during the match.

10. For the second straight match, Roma did not recieve a single yellow (or red) card from the referee despite committing 12 fouls.