Spalletti's Roma wins a precious draw in the Champions League preliminaries on Portuguese soil and can look forward to the decisive return match at the Olimpico next Tuesday with confidence. Porto-Rome 1 to 1.
Despite having been decimated since the first half due to Vermaelen's expulsion, Roma defended as long as they could the initial advantage acquired with an own goal and in the end brought home a draw that has the scent of victory.
Spalletti's team held up the field well and especially in the first half they commanded the game. If he doesn't go crazy at the Olimpico, qualification is within reach, to the delight of the fans and above all of the club, which will pocket around 9 million euros
