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Real Madrid failed to bring home the victory on the trip to CSKA Moscow. Winning first through Cristiano Ronaldo in the first round, El Real to be satisfied with the score 1-1 after breaking his goal in the final minutes of the fight.

Undergoing the match in the Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday (22/02/2012) pm dawn, Madrid also challenged the cold temperatures that reached minus five degrees Celsius at kick off. But the conditions did not deter 'The White' to appear dominant, although it also gets endless victory.

CR7 a goal in minute 26 that put the visitors ahead. Unyielding effort from CSKA to fruition the new equalizer in minute 92, through Pontus Wernbloom kick melee penalty boxed utilizing the heat of Madrid.

Loss of victory was in sight obviously stifling Madrid. But a draw at home against the students are still profitable because of Jose Mourinho's second match will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu on Next March 14.


The Game

Temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius in Moscow had feared coach Jose Mourinho was not to force Real Madrid trouble. In fact, since the beginning of Madrid is able to dominate the game. They have control of the ball 58 percent.

However, in the 14th minute, Real Madrid have lost Karim Benzema. The French striker was interested in his legs after trying to take advantage of Sami Khedira bait. Benzema finally withdrawn and replaced by Gonzalo Higuain.

Even so, this does not reduce the Madrid attacks. In fact, in the 17th minute, Madrid nearly scored with a kick Higuain. However, CSKA goalkeeper, Sergey Chepchugov, able to ward off the ball.

Even so, Chepchugov could no longer keep his goal when Ronaldo got the chance in the 28th minute. Utilizing a ball gag, Ronaldo kick left foot and broke into the net, bringing Madrid winning 1-0.

Madrid still to master the game, but occasionally CSKA attack. Only, Madrid's defense is still difficult to be dismantled.

Into the second half, Madrid maintains his game. They kept trying to appear dominant and oppressive. At the 50th minute, Real Madrid after Ronaldo had another chance to penetrate. He then gave the ball to Jose Maria Callejon. However, his shot was wide.

After continued pressure, in the 62nd minute CSKA able to counterattack. In fact, Seydou Doumbia able to kick into the goal. However, the flow of the ball is too weak, so easily controlled by Madrid goalkeeper, Iker Casillas.

Madrid then again try to dominate. Only, they are more geared to attack Ronaldo and predictable. Moreover, the CSKA defense was very tight.

At the 74th minute, Real Madrid had another chance. Khedira successful corner kick the ball toward the goal. However, Chepchugov able to catch it.

CSKA tried to reply to steal a chance to counterattack. However, it was Madrid who had a golden opportunity in the 84th minute. Kaka Ronaldo breakthrough bait used. Unfortunately, his shot was inches wide ball even though he got a big enough space.

In injury time, CSKA tried to attack. Their efforts paid off. Alan Dzagoev bait headlong forward Alexei Berezutsky Madrid goalkeeper. Pontus Wernbloom cut and scored. This goal forced Madrid drew 1-1.


Teams Line-up:

CSKA: 1-Sergey Chepchugov; 4-Sergei Ignashevich, 24-Vasili Berezutsky, 42-Georgy Shennikov, 6-Alexei Berezutsky, 22-Yevgeny Aldonin (7-Keisuke Honda 68), 3-Pontus Wernbloom, 21-Zoran Tosic (89 -Tomas Necid 81), 18-Ahmed Musaab (26-Sekou Oliseh 64), 8-Seydou Doumbia, 10-Alan Dzagoev

Madrid: 1-Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos 4-, 3-Pepe, 15-Fábio Coentrao, 17-Alvaro Arbeloa, Xabi Alonso, 14, 6-Sami Khedira, 7-Cristiano Ronaldo, 21-Jose Maria Callejon (8-Kaka 74), 9-Karim Benzema 20-Gonzalo Higuain (16), 10-Mesut Ozil