Football is about moments and the Roma game was defined by two of them either side of the break.

Uncertainty is starting to overshadow Real Madrid. Varane, who has been involved in six defeats and one draw in the white shirt this season has pointed to a problem with formation.

A debate has been ongoing between Madrid and Barcelona about what is better: winning the Champions League or winning the Liga and Copa double.

Football, and sport in general, would rather exist on the periphery of political turmoil but at certain points in time that just isn’t possible.