- Kostas Manolas scored decisive goal as Roma remarkably overcame Barcelona
- Roma won 3-0 on the night and prevailed on away goals with the tie ending 4-4
- Manolas overcome with emotion by fans’ chant at the end of the game
Kostas Manolas proved to be the hero for Roma in their incredible Champions League comeback against Barcelona and the defender was reduced to tears by the club’s fans singing at the end of the game.
Manolas scored what proved to be the decisive goal on Tuesday night as Roma won 3-0 on the night, with the tie ending 4-4 on aggregate as the Serie A side progressed on away goals.
The Greek defender has established himself as a fans favourite since joining Roma and he will now be even more popular with the club’s supporters.
Kostas Manolas was reduced to tears following the fans’ chant at the end of the game
The centre-back was unable to hide his emotions as the fans chanted loudly
Manolas’ goal will certainly enhance his reputation further among the Roma supporters
It was widely anticipated that Barcelona would prevail given the lead that they possessed and the quality of their team.
Manolas scored the decisive goal as Roma prevailed past Barcelona on aggregate
Manolas’ goal led to jubilant celebrations amongst the Roma players and supporters
However, Roma seized their opportunity in spectacular fashion, with Edin Dzeko and Daniele De Rossi scoring before Manolas’ intervention.
Roma will now hope that they can go all the way in Europe’s elite club competition, and Manolas will certainly be full of confidence following his goal.
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