Returning from Madrid we made some reflections on everything that happened and that we did not want to happen. Three thousand fans, a great enthusiasm in the city, the arrival at the Wanda Metropolitan Stadium in metro, the singing up to the away fans section 23.
After the anthem of the Champions League something happened but we did not understand well; suddenly comes the Spanish police in the midst of the hot fringe, seems to seduce some scuffles between Roma fans. Then, they begin to remove banners and everyone get seated. There is not even a chant. Let’s wait. Nothing. Only a few occasional screams of sorrow turn the North Stand warmly, but then nothing. A tomb silence accompanies Romeathroughout the game, while the “Colchoneros” fans are a passionate spectacle to watch.
Some applause will only come when the Spanish crowd starts chanting against Lazio. Sadly, Roma lose 2-0 and go back home with the feeling of who came here to support the team, and we ended up penalizing it. Roma and all his fans have lost out. Even though the police have exaggerated and remanded us, perhaps even unjustly, we do not like being hostage to anyone. Roma first of all, regardless.
In the field, the team in the first half played at par, indeed, has also had several opportunities and only missed the last pass, a winning finishing. Atletico seemed intimidated, but then, over time, he became more convincing. In the second half, however, Roma collapsed with two deadly shots.
The last game will decide on the turn of the round. Rome still has the situation in hand by beating Qarabag. Atletico must do the miracle in London to hope. But everything is still in the balance because the matches have to be won in the field. Daje and Forza Roma!
Stefano @ ASROMA.IE