Roma 1-1 Bate: Garcia's Boys Move To Last 16

Roma made it through to the knockout stages of the Champions League after a 0-0 draw against BATE proved enough for them to clinch second place in Group E.

Despite drawing a blank on home soil, Rudi Garcia's side still sealed progression to the next round of the competition for the first time since the 2010/11 season.

The point means Roma finish level with Bayer Leverkusen - who drew 1-1 at home with Barcelona - in the standings on six points, yet the Italians advance at the expense of the Germans thanks to a better head-to-head record.

Torino 1-1 Roma: Lopez Converts Stoppage Time Penalty To Win Point For Host

Roma had thought an end to their winless run had come but a surprise springed up in added stopage time when the referee pointed to the spot in the box after a fowl. Maxi Lopez picked it up and scored for the hosts which ensured that Roma are now winless in three matches.

Torino were grateful to a stoppage-time penalty from Maxi Lopez as they salvaged a 1-1 draw with Roma in a dramatic finale in Serie A on Saturday.

The Argentinian came off the bench midway through the second half at the Stadio Olimpico, and saw his side fall behind to Miralem Pjanic's free-kick seven minutes from time.

Barcelona 6-1 Roma: Watch The Goals & Highlights

              

Barcelona vs Roma Preview: All The Facts & Statistics You Need To Know

Defending champions Barcelona will look to tie up qualification for the Uefa Champions League last 16 for the 12th season running when they host Roma on matchday five.

Form guide (all competitions, most recent first)
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Roma: DWWLWW

Barcelona will advance as Group E winners with a draw, and will still qualify if they lose and Bayer 04 Leverkusen drop points against FC BATE Borisov in the section's other game.

Roma 6-4 Sevilla: Dzeko nets Brace In 10-Goal Thriller

It was a memorable maiden Roma outing for Edin Dzeko as he scored twice in an exhilarating 10-goal thriller against Sevilla.

Edin Dzeko marked his first appearance for Roma with a brace in an enthralling 6-4 friendly victory over Sevilla on Friday.

Bosnia-Herzegovina striker Dzeko, who joined the Serie A club from Manchester City earlier this week, netted twice in the first half at Stadio Olimpico.

Sergio Ramos Missing From Real Madrid’s ICC Trophy Presentation

Man United target Sergio Ramos absent from Real Madrid’s ICC Trophy Presentation. Real Madrid beat Manchester City 4-1 in Australia today, which meant they finished top of the table of the International Champions Cup, the pre-season tournament which also included Italian side Roma.


There was a formal trophy presentation afterwards, with Alvaro Arbeloa and Cristiano Ronaldo lifting the trophy together.