Higuain put the gloss on a comfortable home display at the Bernabeu and left Galatasaray facing a monumental task in the return leg in Istanbul on 9 April.Galatasaray were far from outclassed in the opening 70 minutes and created a number of decent opportunities, particularly in the first half, as they searched for a vital away goal. Going into the tie Real boss Jose Mourinho had stressed the importance of Champions League success after conceding the Primera Division title was beyond his side - they trail leaders Barcelona by 13 points.Karim Benzema deftly controlled Michael Essien's cross to stroke in the second, before substitute Gonzalo Higuain nodded in after the break.And his team, aiming for a record 24th semi-final appearance in Europe's premier club competition, made the perfect start against Galatasaray.Ronaldo latched on to Mesut Ozil's perfectly-weighted through ball and almost nonchalantly lifted the ball over a helpless Muslera after only nine minutes. Ronaldo latched on to Mesut Ozil's perfectly-weighted through ball and almost nonchalantly lifted the ball over a helpless Muslera after only nine minutes.
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