On an incredible night at the Stadio Olimpico, Roma produced a stunning performance to knock Barcelona out of the Champions League on away goals (4-4).
The Serie A side knew they had to score three times to stand any chance of progressing, while keeping Lionel Messi and co quiet at the other end, following a 4-1 defeat in the first leg in Spain.
They completed the stunning comeback in style, with goals from Edin Dzeko, Daniele De Rossi and Kostas Manolas enough to seal their progress to the last four of the competition.
Check out our Roma player ratings…
STARTING XI
Alisson – 7: Incredibly he was rarely tested, but when required he showed just why he’s so highly rated.
Federico Fazio – 7: Made up for his first-leg error with a composed display helping keep Luis Suarez quiet.
Juan Jesus – 8: A rock at the back. More interceptions (3) and clearances (6) than any of his teammates.
Kostas Manolas – 8: The hero. After defending superbly he popped up with the crucial third goal. A stunning header.
Alessandro Florenzi – 7: A tireless display down the right-hand side, but at times he lacked composure on the ball.
Aleksandar Kolarov – 8: At 32, he’s still got bundles of energy. Kept both Sergi Roberto and Nelson Semedo busy.
Daniele De Rossi – 9: A real captain’s display. Terrific assist for the opener and emphatic penalty to make it 2-0.
Kevin Strootman – 7: Did well in supporting the back three with three tackles and one interception to halt Barcelona.
Radja Nainggolan – 7: Wasn’t able to get on the ball and dictate the game as he’d have liked.
Edin Dzeko – 9: Never let the defenders rest. Took his goal really well and also won the penalty.
Patrik Schick – 6: A Champions League debut to remember for the youngster, but individually failed to shine.
Substitutes
Cengiz Under – 7: Came on and looked lively. It was from his corner that Manolas won it for Roma.
Stephan El Shaarawy – 6: Provided support for Kolarov late on, but didn’t have time to make an impact going forward.
