Roma 4, Brighton and Hove Albion 0 - RECAP: Ruthless Roma hammer Albion, De Zerbi says defeat is a lesson for all at club
Goals from Paulo Dybala, Romelu Lukaku, Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante sealed the win for the home side and gave the Seagulls an tough task at the Amex next week.
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Key Events
- Brighton take on Roma in the first leg of their last 16 Europa League tie
- This is Brighton's first ever meeting with an Italian club in Eurpean competition
- Roma have only lost one of their last 23 games in the Europa League
- This is Brighton's first ever knockout fixture in European competition
Lost duels - Pascal Groß
Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross admits lost duels cost them dearly during the 4-0 loss in the Europa League round of 16 first leg at Roma on Thursday.
Perfect analysis
Former Brighton player Steve Sidwell gave a simple but perfect analysis as Brighton’s European adventure turned into a nightmare after they were blown away by Roma.
"Today we paid for our mistakes. From the owners to the coaches to the players.”
Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi said the 4-0 loss to Roma is a lesson for all at the club – including chairman Tony Bloom.
De Rossi post-match press conference
Speaking about vertical passes, great ball from Paredes
"We knew we would play under pressure, we would not have time to think but Leo is a world champion, PSG and Juventus. Top player and he works hard. I am surprised you singled him out because he is a world class performer. It was a team performance."
De Rossi post-match press conference
Your team won but would like to ask how you defended?
"It was not a perfect game, they had chances. We played five against five but we tried to drag to the side where we are stronger. We had to then take on one on one duels and that made the difference."
De Rossi post-match press conference
You prepared the game in this way, gambled you would have the ball more than them.
"When you have good players you can play one on one. That's how you have to play against a brave team."
De Rossi post-match press conference
What did your father?
"Probably saw him twice at the training ground. He doesn't talk about football with me because he has confidence in me."