Around Europe: A day after 36th birthday, Ronaldo nets 23rd goal in 24 appearances for Juve

In Spain, Real Madrid cut the gap on LaLiga leaders Atletico Madrid to seven points with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Huesca

BIRTHDAY BOY: Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo, on target again for the Old Lady in their 2-0 win over Roma on Saturday Picture: Mattia Ozbot, Getty Images

Cristiano Ronaldo was in the scoring groove again a day after his 36th birthday as Juventus beat Roma 2-0 in Serie A.

Ronaldo gave Juventus a 13th-minute lead with his 23rd goal in 24 appearances in all competitions this season.