"They always find ways to outnumber you, but we are stronger than what was shown today. We had some chances, but they have a very strong defence and it is not easy to score. Maybe on another day, we would have been luckier. 

 

"Compared to previous games, I saw a better attitude tonight. Now we have to focus solely on the game against Bologna, which for us, in difficulty, will not be easy," De Rossi concluded. 

 

Isco gave the hosts the lead through a great free-kick just before half-time, while Bale then doubled the lead after 58 minutes of play. The youngster Mariano Diaz finished the goal-fest with a great curler in injury time.