The second-leg matches of the Europa League Round of 16 will take place tomorrow, with Roma and Lazio looking to solidify their path in the competition.
Roma heads into their return match with a 2-1 advantage secured at the Stadio Olimpico against Athletic Bilbao. Despite the positive result, conceding a goal at home means caution is required. San Mamés is known as a tough stadium to play in, and the Basque side will look to capitalize on home advantage to turn the tie around. Roma must stay focused, rely on a solid defensive setup, and strike on the counterattack to secure qualification.
Lazio pulled off a remarkable feat in the first leg, winning 2-1 away at Viktoria Plzeň despite playing with nine men after the dismissals of Rovella and Gigot. Isaksen’s dramatic 98th-minute goal handed the Biancocelesti a crucial advantage. However, they will be without the two suspended players for the return match at the Olimpico. Managing energy levels and tactical discipline will be key to preserving their lead and booking a spot in the quarterfinals.
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Beyond the Italian teams, several other European clubs are fighting for a place in the next round. Manchester United, following a 1-1 draw away at Real Sociedad, is favored to progress at Old Trafford. Tottenham faces the challenge of overturning a 1-0 defeat against AZ Alkmaar, while Ajax must pull off a comeback in Frankfurt after falling 2-1 to Eintracht. Meanwhile, Bodø/Glimt, with a commanding 3-0 win over Olympiacos in the first leg, is on the verge of securing their quarterfinal berth.
