Roma

Roma bring Tammy Abraham back into the starting XI with Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini in the first leg of the Europa League Round of 16 against Real.

[Juventus](/teams/juventus) here in Serie A at the weekend and have almost a full squad to choose from, missing only Ebrima Darboe and suspended Roger Ibanez. [You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Juventus-Freiburg and Fiorentina-Sivasspor on the LIVEBLOG.](https://football-italia.net/europa-liveblog-roma-real-sociedad-juventus-freiburg-fiorentina-sivasspor/) [Roma](/teams/roma) bring Tammy Abraham back into the starting XI with Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini in the first leg of the Europa League Round of 16 against Real Sociedad.

Today's first leg of the Europa League Round of 16 is a critical match for the Giallorossi. José Mourinho and his men have turned the Stadio Olimpico into a ...

[Juventus](https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com), so it’s not entirely surprising that he’s out of the starting eleven today. [Roma](https://www.chiesaditotti.com)’s typical starting eleven in this evening’s match. Today’s first leg of the Europa League Round of 16 is a critical match for the Giallorossi.

Roma 2-0 Real Sociedad: Jose Mourinho's side take comfortable first-leg victory in the Europa League after goals from Stephan El Shaarawy and Marash Kumbulla.

We can talk about the goalkeeper, the defenders, but I don't know a team that defends well only in the back and not as a team.' All the lads on the pitch, as a team. We were good at controlling the game even without the ball.'

Man Utd beat Real Betis 4-1 in their Europa League first leg tie; Arsenal draw 2-2 with Sporting Lisbon; West Ham 2-0 winners at AEK Larnaca; Union Berlin ...

[Manchester United showed their character as they bounced back from their annihilation at Anfield](https://www.skysports.com/football/manchester-united-vs-real-betis/report/481484) with a 4-1 win at home to Real Betis in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie. Kerem Demirbay and Edmond Tapsoba were on target, while Joan Jordan and Erik Lamela scored as Sevilla beat Fenerbahce by the same score. Lazio were upset at home 2-1 by AZ Alkmaar in their first leg tie played on Tuesday to avoid a clash at the Stadio Olimpico with Roma's game in the Europa League.

Roma takes on Sassuolo on Sunday afternoon looking to protect their remarkable recent run at the Stadio Olimpico. Jose Mourinho's side have now gone five.

With Roma playing mid-week in the Europa League and without the ever-present Bryan Cristante, perhaps Sassuolo could come away from the Stadio Olimpico with a point after all. The goal difference is 18-11 in favour of AS Roma. Often stretching the opposition’s backline by holding his width on the touchline and being a willing natural runner, Laurienté has developed his understanding of his physical skills and used that to his advantage while playing in Italy. [Roma](https://khelnow.com/tag/as-roma/) takes on [Sassuolo](https://khelnow.com/tag/sassuolo/) on Sunday afternoon looking to protect their remarkable recent run at the Stadio Olimpico. Despite their dominance on paper, the hosts are unlikely to have an easy game of it on Sunday, as Sassuolo visit the capital in solid form. If he can stay healthy, one can imagine this output only improving with a team for which he’s the focal point of the attack.

Roma director Tiago Pinto is confident Jose Mourinho's influence is rubbing off on the squad ahead of their Europa League tie with Real Sociedad and hits ...

I hear people complain about the way we played against Juventus, but that was the game we needed to play in order to win. You Italians have this great understanding, knowledge and discussion of tactics that you don’t really get in other countries,” added Tiago Pinto. Italy is a football country, perhaps the only place where you can see 20,000 people attending a Serie C match.

Roma won against Real Sociedad in their Europa League last 16 first leg clash on Thursday. Kumbulla and El Shaarawy gave Mourinho's side the victory.

Manu Trigueros put the Spanish visitors in front but Take Kubo struck the post at the other end as the Basques battled back in search of an equaliser. [Anders Dreyer](https://www.besoccer.com/player/a-dreyer-352659) levelled early in the second half.

Jose Mourinho has once again bemoaned Roma's squad strength and expressed his envy for Bayern Munich's attacking options.

In the second half, we missed the ball a bit, but I'm happy with what the boys did, I can't ask for more," he stated. This 2-0 is only good if we don't lose with a three-goal difference in the second leg. [Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala](https://www.goal.com/en/news/paulo-dybala-leave-roma-man-utd-12m-transfer-exit-talk/blt4faee481550b571d), with El Shaarawy in a wide-left position.

Roma attacker Stephan El Shaarawy scored a beautiful team goal early on in the first half of last night's Europa League clash with Real Sociedad.

“I am very happy, I am physically well and I have found continuity in terms of playing time. “We were very solid, attentive and took advantage of the opportunities that came our way. Roma attacker Stephan El Shaarawy scored a beautiful team goal early on in the first half of last night’s Europa League clash with Real Sociedad.

Roma beat Real Sociedad 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League round-of-16 clash on Thursday - but Jose Mourinho still managed to launch a ...

"We are organised, we analyse the opponent well and we do what we can," he explained. They are strong, they have quality and creativity, we have to go there with everything we have. Then playing against Lazio could be considered the same as playing against [Mourinho's](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jose-mourinho) men took an early lead in their round-of-16 first leg through winger [Stephan El Shaarawy](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/stephan-el-shaarawy), but weren't comfortable until half-time substitute Marash Kumbulla headed in Roma's second goal in the 87th minute. This is only the first half, the second half is still missing." But on the pitch, they bring different experiences from their life and their careers, a different way of thinking. [Lazio](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lazio), who are one point above them in the [Serie A](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/serie-a) table. Have your say! However, we don't have the kind of problem here. When asked about Matic's visible leadership skills after only eight months at the club, Mourinho firmly suggested that he's Roma's only general. We are one democratic team, but with only one leader." "Like this, I could have replaced Dybala and perhaps score one more goal."

Roma manager Jose Mourinho praised his players for their impressive performance at home with Real Sociedad. The Portuguese technician gave them credit in.

“We were very well organized and showed a strong mentality and huge respect for our opponents.” “We have so much respect for this knockout competition in which the small details can make a big difference. “Credit to the players,” said the Special One.

Roma boss Jose Mourinho made a tongue-in-cheek transfer plea after his side's Europa League win on Thursday and namechecked Bayern Munich.

This season Mourinho has had to experiment with playing midfielders and wingers in unfamiliar striking roles. The boys are fantastic." Roma currently sit fourth in the Serie A standings, but trail league leaders Napoli by 18 points.