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Real Madrid Fans Cheer Kostas Manolas' Name Before Kick-Off After His Goal Against Barcelona

Real Madrid Fans Cheer Kostas Manolas' Name Before Kick-Off After His Goal Against Barcelona

The Greek defender knocked out Barcelona in last season's Champions League with a late goal.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Real Madrid fans still hold Kostas Manolas close to their heart following his heroics against Barcelona last season.

AS Roma faced Real Madrid in the Champions League and as Manolas' name was being read about out by the tannoy announcer, the Greek defender was greeted with a mighty cheer from the Santiago Bernabeu.

Of course, Manolas netted a dramatic winner versus Barcelona to knock them out of last season's competition.

Manolas wheels away in celebration. Image: PA
Manolas wheels away in celebration. Image: PA
Scenes. Image: PA
Scenes. Image: PA

AS Roma shared the video on Twitter and, naturally, it got plenty of people talking:

But, as for the actual game between Real Madrid vs. AS Roma, Manolas was unable to produce. His side lost 3-0 to the defending champions.

The La Liga outfit secured all three points thanks to goals from Isco, Gareth Bale and Mariano Diaz.

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Topics: Football News, Football, AS Roma, Champions League, Real Madrid