Real Madrid's potential opponents in UCL Round of 16

Real Madrid’s potential opponents in the Champions League round of 16

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 06: Real Madrid players stand for a minute silence before the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Real Madrid CF and Borussia Dortmund at the Bernabeu Stadium on December 6, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Visionhaus/Corbis via Getty Images) /

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Form so far: Well, in a group containing Atletico Madrid and Chelsea, AS Roma finished at the top. Now, whether it was scrappy or fortunate, they still deserve to be taken seriously because of it. They have done fairly well in Serie A as well, with 11 wins from 14 games and are just 6 points from the top with 2 matches in hand.

Roma have yet to concede a goal at home in the Champions League pic.twitter.com/gnBcs6x8z4
— CalcioASRoma (@CalcioASRoma) December 5, 2017

What to what out for: Roma’s coach, Eusebio Di Francesco, has earned high praise this season for his astute tactics and use of the talent at hand. Their forward line of Eden Džeko, El Shaarawy, and Perotti have also scored 22 goals this season.

Verdict: While they are a threat, and have caused a few upsets already this season, Real Madrid won’t be losing their sleep if they do end up drawing Roma.

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