Reuters reports bidding to win back-to-back Champions League titles and a record extending 15th European crown, a disciplined Real seemed content to sit back against a tame Liverpool who carried little threat for most of the game.
They ensured victory with just over ten minutes to go when Karim Benzema scored the winner.
Meanwhile Napoli are through to the quarter finals for the first time.
Forward Victor Osimhen struck either side of halftime to steer the Italians to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
