Topics: UEFA Champions League, Barcelona, Roma, Daniele De Rossi
The Italian footballer tried to stop a cross directed to Lionel Messi inside the box, but ended up sending the ball to the back of his own net.

Usually, all goalscoring milestones surrounding Barcelona have to do with Lionel Messi's antics. Tonight, other teams helped them reach one more record, as curious as it may seem.

The Spanish giants scored the first goal of the evening thanks to an own goal by Daniele De Rossi. The midfielder tried to stop a cross from reaching Lionel Messi's left foot, but in his attempt to strip him from the ball, he ended beating his own goalkeeper to give Barça the lead.

That own goal was the fourth in Barcelona's favor during this season, helping them set a record that won't be easy to beat.

"ALL-TIME RECORD: Barcelona is the first team to benefit from four own goals in the same UEFA Champions League edition."

Here's just how influential own goals have been in Barcelona's 2017-18 UCL campaign.