Roma president jumps in fountain to celebrate incredible comeback against Barcelona

ROMA president James Pallotta kicked off the celebrations in style after his side's famous comeback win over Barcelona.

The Italian capital saw one of the greatest turnarounds in Champions League history last night.

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Edin Dzeko, Daniele De Rossi and Kostas Manolas scored in a 3-0 rout as the Serie A outfit went through on away goals.

And American supermo Pallotta, 60, sent fans into raptures after taking a plunge following the game.

Goalscorer Dzeko - who got the key strike in the first leg - said: "It is difficult to believe but we did it and did it in style.

"Nobody believed in us before the game - they gave us a 5 per cent chance of winning - but against such a team like Barcelona, you expect that after losing the first game 4-1.

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"We had to be concentrated not to concede a goal. We remembered the first game where they scored four goals from three shots on target as we scored two own goals.

"We believed even more after the first goal - it pushed us and in the end I am so proud.

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"The win is difficult to describe. We lost against Fiorentina in the league three days ago but we played an amazing game today and had even more chances to score.

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"It was great teamwork from the first to the last minute. It is the first time in history to knock out Barcelona 3-0 and that makes it even more special.

"We will enjoy the semi-finals - I do not fear anyone. They are all top teams. I am just happy to see my team in the draw."