Roma pulled off a sensational second-leg comeback to beat Barcelona 3-0 and reach the Champions League semi-finals on away goals. Barca were heavy favourites to progress after a 4-1 first-leg win, but fell apart to Roma’s brilliant showing. Defender Kostas Manolas scored the crucial third goal, heading in at the near post with eight minutes remaining.
Edin Dzeko struck early to give Roma hope and Daniele de Rossi added a second-half penalty.The crowd at the Stadio Olimpico erupted at the final whistle as the Roma substitutes and coaching staff piled on to the pitch to celebrate with the players.There were tears in the stands from those watching, not quite believing what they had witnessed.
Highlights
Moments6′ Goal! Roma 1, Barcelona 0. Edin Dzeko (Roma) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Daniele De Rossi with a through ball.25′ Attempt missed. Edin Dzeko (Roma) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Radja Nainggolan.29′ Attempt missed. Patrik Schick (Roma) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Federico Fazio with a cross.57′ Penalty conceded by Gerard Piqué (Barcelona) after a foul in the penalty area.58’Goal! Roma 2, Barcelona 0. Daniele De Rossi (Roma) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.66′ Attempt missed. Kevin Strootman (Roma) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Alessandro Florenzi.69’Attempt missed. Daniele De Rossi (Roma) header from very close range is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Federico Fazio with a cross.82’Goal! Roma 3, Barcelona 0. Kostas Manolas (Roma) header from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Cengiz Ünder with a cross following a corner.
