Despite suffering defeat at Stadio Olimpico, Lyon overcame Roma on aggregate to progress to the Europa League quarter-finals.
Anthony Lopes put in a stellar performance as Lyon claimed a dramatic 5-4 aggregate victory over Roma to reach the Europa League quarter-finals.
Lyon’s goalkeeper pulled off a string of spectacular saves throughout a tremendous contest at Stadio Olimpico as the Ligue 1 team progressed despite losing 2-1 on the night.
In a game which matched the first leg of this classic European tie for its remarkable intensity, Roma hit the woodwork through Antonio Rudiger in an action-packed opening before Mouctar Diakhaby put Bruno Genesio’s men ahead.
Roma immediately pulled level through Kevin Strootman’s fortunate finish, but Lopes was on hand to twice deny the midfielder a second as the half wore on.
Lucas Tousart’s own-goal on the hour-mark set-up an enthralling finish as Roma laid siege to Lyon’s goal – Stephan El Shaarawy going closest to what would have been a decisive strike, while Edin Dzeko had a goal ruled out for a marginal offside call.
Maxwel Cornet squandered two gilt-edged opportunities at the other end, but those misses mattered little in the end as, in spite of a late Roma onslaught, Lyon’s defence held firm to secure a famous win.
Roma were on top in a blistering opening to the second leg – Rudiger rattling the crossbar from close range before Lopes twice denied Mohamed Salah.
For all their dominance though, Roma found themselves behind after 16 minutes.
In a near carbon-copy of his goal from the first leg, Lyon youngster Diakhaby capitalised on poor Roma marking to head home powerfully from Mathieu Valbuena’s free-kick.
Lyon’s lead was cancelled out within a minute, however, as Strootman managed to bundle the ball over the line after connecting with a fantastic Daniele De Rossi delivery.
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