The goal scored against Roma in the Champions League quarter-finals was the 12th goal for Gerard Pique in the history of this event, climbing third place among the defenders who scored the most in this event.

Pique gave Barcelona the chance to go 3-0 in the game that was then shut down 4-1 and was his first goal in this edition since last time he had scored against Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2016.

He equalized Dani Alves with 12 goals, passed Sergio Ramos who scored 11 goals, as well as Albanian national coach Christian Panucci.

The record is held by Roberto Carlos with 16 goals.

Ranking of defenders champions in Champions …

1. Roberto Carlos 16 goals
2. Iván Helguera 15 goals
3. Dani Alves 12 goals
4. Gerard Piqué 12 goals
5. Christian Panucci 11 goals
6. Sergio Ramos 11 goals