Enrique: ‘Roma tactics successful’
Luis Enrique felt Barcelona played well, but praised Roma’s defence and Alessandro Florenzi’s “exceptional goal.” Luis Suarez had opened the scoring, but Florenzi netted from 50 metres to seal the…
Luis Enrique felt Barcelona played well, but praised Roma’s defence and Alessandro Florenzi’s “exceptional goal.” Luis Suarez had opened the scoring, but Florenzi netted from 50 metres to seal the…
Roma hero Alessandro Florenzi was “getting emotional” after his goal against Barcelona and described the incident. The Italy international lobbed Marc-Andre Ter Stegen from 50 metres to earn a 1-1…
Luis Suarez called Alessandro Florenzi’s incredible Roma goal “a slice of luck” after Barcelona were held 1-1. “We know how Italian sides are. They sit back and it’s hard to…
Daniele De Rossi said Roma “learned our lesson” in the Champions League after holding Barcelona 1-1. The Giallorossi went into this match fearing a replay of last term’s 7-1 defeat…
Alessandro Florenzi’s amazing strike from 50 metres cancelled out Luis Suarez, as Roma held Barcelona 1-1. See how it all unfolded on our LIVEBLOG. Elsewhere in Group E, Bayer Leverkusen…
Roma director Mauro Baldissoni welcomes Luis Enrique’s Barcelona and notes “we were more nervous against Frosinone.” Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on our LIVEBLOG.…
Wojciech Szczesny said Roma “are ready for whatever happens” against Barcelona tonight. The Champions League clash kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). Follow all…
Roma start Edin Dzeko, Mohamed Salah and Lucas Digne against reigning Champions League holders Barcelona with Leo Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45…
Join us and give your views as Roma begin their Champions League adventure against Treble-winners Barcelona. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT) at the Stadio Olimpico. If…
Barcelona Coach Luis Enrique calls Francesco Totti ‘a champion’ ahead of the Roma match tonight. The tactician was previously on the Stadio Olimpico bench for 2011-12 season, but resigned at…
Roma President James Pallotta believes ‘even a team like Barcelona are beatable’. The Giallorossi get their Champions League campaign underway against the holders of the competition tonight, and the patron…
Dino Zoff believes “if Juventus play in an old-fashioned style, they can bring home a positive result against Manchester City.” The Champions League tie kicks off tonight and Juve adopt…
Barcelona Coach Luis Enrique has “positive” memories of Roma and calls Leo Messi “the best player in the history of football.” This Champions League tie kicks off at the Stadio…
Jordi Alba said Barcelona won’t miss Gerard Pique and they cannot underestimate Roma in the Champions League. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday at 19.45 UK time…
Ivan Rakitic said Edin Dzeko is “one of the best strikers in the world” and Barcelona must be wary of “strengthened” Roma. They meet at the Stadio Olimpico in the…
Miralem Pjanic is still unavailable as Roma named the squad facing Barcelona in tomorrow’s Champions League clash. It kicks off on Wednesday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). Pjanic picked…
Martin Montoya’s agent insists the Inter full-back will not be returning to Barcelona in January. The Spaniard joined the Nerazzurri on loan with an option to buy this summer, but…
Roma midfielder Iago Falque believes all Barcelona’s players are ‘phenomena’ but Lionel Messi is ‘from another planet’. The 25-year-old came through the Catalan side’s famous youth system, but was unable…
Radja Nainggolan admits ‘Barcelona are the favourites’ against Roma but ‘we can do well’. The Giallorossi face the Blaugrana in the Champions League tomorrow, with the La Liga side the…
Daniele De Rossi calls for ‘sacrifice’ from his Roma teammates to stop Lionel Messi and Barcelona. The Giallorossi face the holders in the Champions League tomorrow, and the Italian international…