Paulo Dybala scored two goals as Roma came from behind to beat Porto 3-2 in the second leg on Thursday to clinch a place in the last 16 of the Europa League.
Spanish forward Samu Aghehowa gave Porto the lead in the tie after last week’s 1-1 draw in Portugal, but two quick-fire goals from Dybala turned the tie in Roma’s favour.
Porto were reduced to 10 men when Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio was sent off early in the second half, and Niccolo Pisilli struck what proved to be the crucial third goal for Claudio Ranieri’s men.
Devyne Rensch turned into his own net deep into added time as Roma progressed 4-3 on aggregate.
Roma will find out whether they play Athletic Bilbao or city rivals Lazio in the next round when the draw for the last 16 is conducted on Friday.
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