Real Madrid had it tons easier than many were watching for in Tiraspol. The visitors had been zero-2 up at half-time after a primary half wherein Sheriff had no major probabilities.
David Alaba made it 0-1 from a free-kick and the second game with practically the final play of the primary half of thanks to a high high-quality strike from Toni Kroos.
The German's goal came after proper link up play on the brink of the box among Vinicius and Rodrygo. The latter laid the ball off to Kroos who went for placement to attempt to beat goalkeeper Athanasiadis.
The Real Madrid footballer hit the ball into the top corner with a bypass like shot. The ball hit the crossbar, bounced in after which got here back out. The referee's watch confirmed that the ball had crossed the road.
Real Madrid have been in control at 1/2-time and that they were near reserving their location in the final sixteen. Benzema made it three early inside the second 1/2.
