Champions League Shocker: Barcelona Falls to Underdog RomaChampions League Shocker: Barcelona Falls to Underdog Roma In a stunning upset, Barcelona, one of the giants of European football, suffered a humiliating defeat to underdogs AS Roma in the Champions League quarter-finals. Coming into the match, Barcelona were heavy favorites, having won the first leg 4-1 at the Camp Nou. However, Roma produced a remarkable performance, defying the odds to claim a historic 3-0 victory at the Stadio Olimpico. The match started disastrously for Barcelona as Daniele De Rossi capitalized on a defensive error to fire Roma ahead in the 6th minute. The goal ignited the home crowd and sent shockwaves through the visiting team. As the game progressed, Barcelona struggled to find their rhythm, with Roma defending resolutely and breaking quickly on the counter-attack. Edin Džeko doubled Roma’s lead in the 58th minute, nodding home a cross from Aleksandar Kolarov. With time running out, Roma sealed their stunning victory with a third goal from Kostas Manolas in the 82nd minute. The Greek defender headed home a corner kick, sending the Olimpico into raptures and completing a remarkable comeback. Barcelona’s defense, usually so impenetrable, was left in tatters as Roma exposed their weaknesses. Marc-André ter Stegen, Barcelona’s goalkeeper, was repeatedly tested and found wanting. The defeat marks a huge blow for Barcelona’s hopes of winning an unprecedented treble this season. They will now have to focus on securing the La Liga title and Copa del Rey if they want to salvage something from a disappointing end to their Champions League campaign. For Roma, the victory is a momentous achievement and a testament to the hard work and determination of coach Eusebio Di Francesco and his players. They will now face Liverpool in the semi-finals, with the dream of reaching the final still very much alive.