Roma welcome FC Porto to the Stadio Olimpico this evening in the second leg of their Europa League play-off tie.
A clash with arch-rivals Lazio potentially awaits for Roma, if the Italians can navigate past their Portuguese opposition this evening.
Roma are on the up under Claudio Ranieri and unbeaten in nine games in Serie A. At the weekend, Matias Soule’s brilliant free-kick earned the capital club a 1-0 win at Parma.
🟨 MATCHDAY 🟥
⏰ 18:45, #RomaPorto
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Porto also head into the clash after a 1-0 league win at the weekend. Despite a 1-1 draw at
the Estádio do Dragão favouring tonight’s hosts, Porto have progressed from all three previous ties with Roma. Porto are aiming for a third Europa League title this season and first since 2011.
Roma vs Porto – Predicted lineup and team news
Roma team news
Claudio Ranieri will be without Bryan Cristante and Alexis Saelemaekers this evening with the duo suspended. Cristante was sent off in the first leg and will sit out tonight’s return.
Matias Soule is pushing for a start after his winning goal at the weekend. Elsewhere, Gianluca Mancini is expected to be available despite being substituted at the weekend with an ankle issue. January signings Lucas Gourna-Douath and Anass Salah-Eddine have not been included in the European squad, while fellow winter window recruit Devyne Rensch is a doubt.
Roma predicted lineup
Roma predicted XI: Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Abdulhamid, Kone, Paredes, Angelino; Soule, Dybala; Dovbyk.
When is Roma vs Porto?
Roma host Porto in the Europa League on Thursday 20th February 2025. Kick-off at the Stadio Olimpico is 17:45 GMT.
What TV channel is Roma vs Porto?
The match will be shown live on TNT Sports in the UK.
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