Real Madrid 1-0 Gremio: 5 talking points

#4 Gremio defended brilliantly throughout the game

A brilliant defensive display by the Brazilian side

Real started the game on the front foot and Gremio was made to get men behind the ball in their own box. Los Blancos moved the ball quick, looking for an opportunity to break Gremio's resolute defence.

Gremio were excellent off the ball, closing down Real Madrid players quickly. They defended the corners well and the Spaniards struggled to create scoring opportunities. Ronaldo looked certain to break the deadlock in the 38th minute but a last-ditch tackle from Kannemann rescued Gremio.

Renato Portaluppi's side made crucial interventions throughout the half and their keeper Marcelo Grohe was hardly called into action in the first 45 minutes. Though their defence was stretched in the second half by Madrid, they held their ground well and thwarted Real.