Roma’s Alessandro Florenzi discusses his wondergoal against Barcelona, revealing Daniele De Rossi called him “crazy”.
The midfielder scored a fantastic 50-yard strike in the Champions League match, the Giallorossi holding on to draw 1-1 with the defending champions.
“I saw that the goalkeeper was standing outside his box,” Florenzi recalled, speaking to UEFA’s official website.
Roma’s Alessandro Florenzi discusses his wondergoal against Barcelona, revealing Daniele De Rossi called him “crazy”.
The midfielder scored a fantastic 50-yard strike in the Champions League match, the Giallorossi holding on to draw 1-1 with the defending champions.
“I saw that the goalkeeper was standing outside his box,” Florenzi recalled, speaking to UEFA’s official website.
“There weren't many other options, so destiny made me score that beautiful goal. There were various emotions. The first one was when I saw the ball flying towards goal, that was a great thing.
“Then I got the feeling that the ball could even go in. And when I saw the ball going in and the fans going crazy, that was one of the greatest emotions I have felt playing football.
“I remember the first one to come over was Daniele [De Rossi], and I was just filled with surprise and disbelief. It's something that doesn't happen every day.
“Francesco [Totti] and Daniele are symbols of Roma. I have been trying to follow their example, and if I could follow their footsteps I would be very proud, and I would try not to disappoint them.
“Daniele shouted 'crazy', because I tried that shot, but then he complimented me about it. And to receive compliments from him and Francesco – that was a fantastic feeling.
“It was nice to leave the pitch with that result. To get a draw in a match like that was difficult, because we were playing against the strongest team in the world.
“I honestly thought more about the result than my equaliser. Barcelona's style of play is unique. They play at 200kph, and pass the ball around until they find the hole to score a goal.
“And in attack they have those three players [Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez] who speak for themselves.”