UEFA Champions League, Group G: Los Blancos Open Title Defense By Plugging Roma; Viktoria Plzen and Horses Draw

Two games were contested on the opening day of UEFA Champions League Group G play on Wednesday.

At Madrid:

Isco (45'), Gareth Bale (58'), and Mariano Diaz (90'+2, that's him celebrating after scoring) each scored once as Real Madrid opened their Champions League title defense by dominating visiting AS Roma 3-0.

Associated Press photo by Manu Fernandez

At Plzen, Czech Republic:

Fydor Chalov (49') and Nikola Vlasic (PK-90'+5) each delivered a goal as CSKA Moscow came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with FC Viktoria Plzen.

Michael Krmencik scored both of the Czech clubs goals in the 29th and 41st minutes.  That's him, right, celebrating after scoring his second tally.

Associated Press photo by Petr David Josek

Group G Standings:

1. Real Madrid (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. CSKA Moscow (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. FC Viktoria Plzen (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. AS Roma (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)

NOTE:  CSKA Moscow scored two road goals in their Wednesday 2-2 draw with FC Viktoria Plzen.