As Roma gears up to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League semi-finals, midfielder Leandro Paredes has sounded a cautionary note about the daunting task that lies ahead. The Argentine World Cup winner acknowledges the impressive form of Xabi Alonso’s side, who have remarkably gone unbeaten in all competitions this season.
Speaking to Roma’s social media channels from the club’s training base in Trigoria, Paredes emphasized the strengths of their German opponents.
Patrik Schick couldn’t hide his excitement as he prepared to face his former club AS Roma in the semifinals of the Europa League with current team Bayer Leverkusen. The Czech striker missed out on last year’s semifinal clash between the two sides due to injury, but he’s relishing the prospect of a reunion at the Stadio Olimpico this time around.
“It’s wonderful to be back here in Rome again,” Schick told reporters.
West Ham United took a massive step towards the Europa League semifinals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their quarterfinal tie at London Stadium.
Michail Antonio’s 13th minute strike was the difference on a night where David Moyes’ men came out with ferocious intensity to put Leverkusen on the back foot from the opening whistle.
The East Londoners suffocated their German opponents, harrying them into mistake after mistake with an in-your-face press that Leverkusen simply could not handle.
In a move that left many Liverpool fans scratching their heads, Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave Diogo Jota out of the starting XI against Atalanta in the Europa League quarter-final second leg has raised eyebrows. The Portuguese forward, who had been widely expected to make his first start in two months, was a surprise omission from the teamsheet, with Luis Diaz preferred on the left flank.
Jota’s absence was reportedly due to a minor knock picked up during preparations, according to TNT Sports’ pre-match coverage.
As Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes have faded in recent weeks, their focus has shifted to the Europa League as a potential path to Champions League qualification for next season. However, standing in their way is the formidable Atalanta side, who held the Reds to a hard-fought 0-0 draw in the first leg of their quarterfinal tie at Anfield.
The return leg in Bergamo promises to be a fascinating encounter, with both teams desperate for a positive result to keep their European dreams alive.
Italian football is set to take center stage this week, with a series of high-profile clashes across Europe’s elite club competitions. The spotlight will be firmly fixed on the San Siro, where AC Milan and AS Roma lock horns in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie.
The Rossoneri and the Giallorossi are no strangers to European battles, with both clubs boasting a rich history of continental glory. However, this season’s clash carries extra significance, as the two Italian giants vie for a place in the semi-finals of Europe’s second-tier club competition.
Liverpool’s hopes of salvaging their season with a Europa League triumph lie in tatters after a shambolic 3-0 home defeat to Atalanta in the first leg of their quarter-final tie. The Serie A side drew first blood through former West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca, who capitalized on a Caoimhin Kelleher error to break the deadlock in the 38th minute at Anfield.
Despite some bright moments from Harvey Elliott and Darwin Nunez, who struck the woodwork, Liverpool looked increasingly bereft of ideas and urgency as the match wore on.
The Europa League quarterfinals are set to witness a captivating clash between Belgian giants Club Brugge and Greek side PAOK Thessaloniki. This highly anticipated encounter promises to be a thrilling display of skill, strategy, and determination as both teams vie for a coveted spot in the semi-finals.
Brugge, the Belgian heavyweights, are no strangers to European glory. With an impressive home record and an unwavering attacking prowess, they enter this match on the back of three consecutive home wins.
In the relentless pursuit of footballing supremacy, Liverpool finds themselves embroiled in a tantalizing clash against the formidable Atalanta. As the Europa League beckons, the stage is set for a showdown of titanic proportions at the hallowed grounds of Anfield.
At the heart of Liverpool’s indomitable spirit stands the towering figure of Virgil van Dijk, a defensive colossus whose mere presence instills fear in the hearts of opposition strikers. With his commanding aerial prowess and an uncanny ability to read the game, the Dutch international has become the embodiment of Liverpool’s ironclad backline.
The UEFA Europa League has reached a pivotal stage, with the knockout rounds in full swing. One of the most intriguing clashes sees Spanish side Villarreal take on French giants Marseille in the second leg of their round of 16 tie. The Yellow Submarines find themselves in a precarious position after suffering a humiliating 4-0 defeat in the first leg at the Stade Velodrome.
Villarreal’s task is a daunting one, as they must mount an incredible comeback against a Marseille side that has been in fine form.
AC Milan head into the second leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie against Slavia Praha tonight looking to protect a slender 1-0 aggregate lead from the first leg at the San Siro. However, coach Stefano Pioli has rung the changes for this crucial away match, making five alterations to the side that started the 3-1 Serie A win over Empoli at the weekend.
In goal, there is no surprise as Mike Maignan retains his place between the sticks.
