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What could have been a very awkward night for Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane ended up being rather comfortable.
Two goals down after the first leg to unfancied Wolfsburg, Real Madrid needed to be at their very best if they were going to progress to the Champions League semi-finals.
It didn't take long for Cristiano Ronaldo to come to the fore, the Portuguese superstar scoring two goals in less than 20 minutes to bring the tie level, before sealing his hat-trick with a superb free-kick that sent Los Blancos into the final four.
Show all 11 1 /11Real Madrid player ratings vs Wolfsburg Real Madrid player ratings vs Wolfsburg Keylor Navas 6 out of 10 Made a couple of stops from Gustavo, including one fine tip over before the interval. Kept concentration and was well protected by defence.
Real Madrid player ratings vs Wolfsburg Dani Carvajal 8 out of 10 Impressive going forward and an obstacle at the back when defending, one of Real’s better performers on the night.
Real Madrid player ratings vs Wolfsburg Sergio Ramos 8 out of 10 Influential at both ends, twice hitting the woodwork with headers while also making crucial blocks inside his own area.
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Real Madrid player ratings vs Wolfsburg Pepe 6 out of 10 Portuguese defender not afraid of a challenge but stuck to task well and limited Wolfsburg’s threat. Disciplined display.
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Real Madrid player ratings vs Wolfsburg Marcelo 7 out of 10 First-leg boo-boy caught the eye again, motoring up and down the left wing and again going to ground easily. Provided steady stream of crosses.
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Real Madrid player ratings vs Wolfsburg Luka Modric 8 out of 10 Delightfully delicate in possession and often the inspiration for Real’s attacks. Rarely wasted the ball and applauded off in final minutes.
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Real Madrid player ratings vs Wolfsburg Casemiro 7 out of 10 Came in for some harsh treatment from visiting midfielders but calm with the ball and quick to sense danger. Provided foil for attacking colleagues.
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Real Madrid player ratings vs Wolfsburg Toni Kroos 8 out of 10 Ever-accurate with his passing and productive going forward. Constant threat from dead balls and set up Ronaldo for second.
Real Madrid player ratings vs Wolfsburg Gareth Bale 7 out of 10 Often crowded out after impressing since his return from injury. Willing to run the channels and occupy German defence, allowing gaps to appear for team-mates elsewhere.
Real Madrid player ratings vs Wolfsburg Karim Benzema 7 out of 10 Recalled to side but contribution was overshadowed by Ronaldo. Volleyed over the bar when well placed from Bale assist and had another effort tipped wide.
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Real Madrid player ratings vs Wolfsburg Cristiano Ronaldo 9 out of 10 Rescued Real once again, taking tally to 16 in the Champions League this season with yet another treble. Seems to be getting better with age.
A good and relatively trouble free night for Zidane then - except for one embarrassing moment.
With about 10 minutes to go, Real Madrid were a goal up but the the 43-year-old obviously felt the game was far from over.
Following a missed chance, the World Cup, European Championships and Champions League winner reacted in anger spinning on the spot.
Unfortunately for Zidane, his trousers decided to give way.
No matter, at least Real Madrid are in Friday's draw for the semi-final.
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