Post-match reaction after Roma vs. Bologna

Vincenzo Italiano, after qualification for the quarter-finals, said, “We achieved a great feat against a strong team in their own stadium. Now we celebrate, we continue our journey with this truly beautiful match, and we will return to Birmingham. Coming here and doing what we did tonight was not easy, so I congratulate my players for their outstanding performance.”

Nicolò Cambiaghi spoke after the match: “It was a huge win. It was a very tough game against a really strong opponent. The goal? The most important one for me so far. A crucial goal that allowed me to help the team. We prepared the match well, and the first leg also helped us study our opponents more in depth.”

Martin Vitík commented, “I’m very proud of the team and the work we did tonight. It was a very tough game, but we managed to get it over the line. The quarter-finals? It’s an extraordinary achievement for Bologna and for all of us. We can do well, but we have to stay grounded. We’ve already faced Aston Villa, and we know how they play. They’re a strong side, but we’ll approach it as we always have.”

Santiago Castro said, “It was a great game, a real spectacle. For those who love football, matches like this stay in history. We went onto the pitch knowing it wouldn’t be easy. Roma are very strong, and the crowd at the Olimpico makes itself heard. We had the right attitude, the movements we had prepared worked, and our 4,000 fans were important once again tonight. As for the goal, I was very happy. Then, on the bench, I suffered a lot. I always want to be important for the team, on and off the pitch, but I don’t see myself as a leader: we are all important. Aston Villa? They are a Champions League-level opponent, but if you want to play in Europe, you have to face the best. Now, though, our focus shifts to Sunday’s match against Lazio.”