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Scot Munroe is joined alongside football journalists Gregory Caltabanis and Roberto Grosso as they are put on the spot with three topical football questions…
The Roma Question: What did you do when Roma scored the third goal against Barcelona?
Scot / @scot_munroe: “I was celebrating around my hotel in New Orleans and then had a tear in my eye at the final whistle.”
Gregory / @GCaltabanis: “I jumped out of my chair in complete disbelief to be honest. I believed Roma had it in them to complete the comeback on the basis of the first leg but any time you come up against Barcelona in this tournament - let alone coming behind from a 4-1 deficit - it's almost like a death sentence. As a half Greek half Italian calcio fan, seeing Manolas score the winner only added to my pleasure.”
Roberto / @RGrosso84: “I am probably echoing everyone's reaction when I say I was speechless. It was absolutely surreal. Seeing Manolas connect on the header to erase the 4-1 first leg deficit was one of those moments worth re-watching countless times, over and over again just to see the explosion of joy inside the Olimpico. From Florenzi's embrace with Alisson to the press box celebrations, the ovation that followed the final whistle was one heard across the peninsula. Regardless of what happens going forward, this will be a moment forever etched in the hearts & minds of all Romanisti.”
The Serie A Question: What makes the Derby della Capitale the fiercest derby in Italy?
@scot_munroe: “The passion between both fans. They hate each other. The atmosphere around derby day is electric and you can see what it means to the fans and the players.”
@GCaltabanis: “The historical context is definitely a massive factor in this derby. What personally attracts me about the Derby della Capitale, however, is frankly the city of Rome itself. Whether it's on the football pitch or off of it, there's an element of magic and intrigue about the city which only adds to the grandeur of the stage.”
@RGrosso84: “No matter how many times Roma and Lazio meet, each encounter is as tense as the previous one. Their historically fierce rivalry makes it not only the most heated derby in Italy, but also one of the most anticipated ones to watch in football. With both clubs sitting on 60 points, clinging to their Champions League spots as Inter remain in their rearview at 59 points, this season's derby is bound to become another instant classic. Add in Roma's unbelievable comeback against Barcelona and Lazio's shocking collapse in the Europa League, the atmosphere inside the Stadio Olimpico will definitely be pulsating.”
The General Football Question: Who has been the best player in the Champions League so far this season?
@scot_munroe: “Cristiano Ronaldo for me. Time after time he has delivered for Real Madrid.”
@GCaltabanis: “Without a doubt, Cristiano Ronaldo – arguably the greatest goalscorer of all time. Salah and Alisson are also worthy shouts themselves, but the Real Madrid man is something else in this competition. I'm sure it's the iconic Champions League anthem that riles him up.”
@RGrosso84: “My pick goes to Mohamed Salah. His electrifying league form has carried over seamlessly to Liverpool's Champions League campaign, evident by his nine goals in 12 games. He’s a lethal threat in the final third that many backlines have yet to find a solution for. Along with Firmino and Sané, Salah has been and will continue to be an instrumental part of Liverpool's quest towards Champions League glory.”
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