Europa League 2024-2025: Athletic Bilbao-Roma, the likely formations

Athletic Bilbao-Roma, the probable formations

The San Mames stadium at 6:45 p.m. will be the theater that will host the return match of the Europa League round of 16 between Athletic Bilbao and Roma. The first leg ended in a 2-1 victory for the Giallorossi, with the comeback completed in the second half thanks to Shomurodov’s goal: a goal that has great importance ahead of the return leg, with the Giallorossi attempting to defend the lead. The  Basques, for are ready to attempt the "remuntada" relying also on the thrust of their own public that can become a key weapon, as it was for Roma at the Olimpico. 

Red and white coach Ernesto Valverde, to attempt the comeback, will trust Sannadi in attack supported by Iñaki Williams, Unai Gomez and Nico Williams. In the median will be De Galarreta and Jauegizar. In defense, with Aitor Paredes, there will be Nuñez.

Claudio Ranieri, to defend the result, will rely on 3-5-2, with the attacking pair composed of Dybala and Dovbyk. On the flanks there will be space for the former Milan Saelemaekers and Angeliño. In the box there will be Cristante, with Mancini instead leading the defense.

Probable lineups

Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Agirrezabala; Gorosabel, Nunez, A. Paredes, Berchiche; de Galarreta, Jauregizar; I. Williams, U. Gomez, N. Williams; Sannadi. All. Valverde.

Roma (3-5-2): Svilar; Rensch, Mancini, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Kone, Cristante, Pisilli, Angelino; Dybala, Dovbyk. All. Ranieri.