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Real Madrid boss Benitez satisfied after Roma stalemate

Real Madrid boss Rafa Benitez was satisfied with their 0-0 draw against Roma in Melbourne.

Roma went on to win the game on penalties.

Benitez said, "There were plenty of positives, the team put good pressure on and created chances. We just have to take those chances. We've only been working for 5 days and it's normal that we're not quite at full speed. The team looked good to me in a number of areas, but we still have to make adjustments.

"The most positive thing about the team was that it pressed well, was pretty organised and won balls back. We enjoyed control and carved out dangerous situations; the final one for Lucas was a pretty clear one. The team needs to be given time. In the first half we enjoyed better control and got ourselves into good attacking positions; in the second we showed more energy.

"The system is defined by the movements the players make out on the pitch. In these games, it doesn't make sense to highlight particular players unless they score a hat-trick and it's really clear-cut. Everyone did what was needed to bring the team solidity. I think that the team was solid."

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