Europa League 2025-2026: Panathinaikos-Roma, the probable formations

Panathinaikos-Roma is a match valid for the last game of the Europa League championship phase: the two teams take the field at 9 p.m. Gasperini’s team comes from four consecutive victories in the cup: with a further success they would guarantee themselves direct access to the round of 16 of the second continental competition. At the moment the Giallorossi are sixth on 15 points, with a goal difference of +7 that puts them in a relatively quiet position even in the event of a draw. In contrast, the Greeks already know that they will have to go through the playoffs in February.

Homeowners led by Rafa Benitez, who relies on Pantovic in attack, Taborda, Bakasetas, Zaroury on the trequartista line and Siopis and Cerin in the middle. “Roma is a very strong team, with a strong coach and good players – Benitez- said in a press conference. Yes, I like Italy a lot. Everything there is very interesting for any coach. I was very happy at Inter and Napoli, but Roma has always been another strong team that all coaches are interested in. They want to win here and there is a right project to grow”.

Roma responds with the offensive tandem of Pellegrini and Soulé, while in midfield there is room for El Ayanoui, Cristante and Pisilli. On the flanks Rensch and Tsimikas. Heavy rotation for Gasperini, who in attack cannot count on ailing Dybala and new signings Malen and Vaz, who will only be available from the knockout stage onward. Gasperini was clear in his press conference: “At this moment of the season it is clear that the priority is the championship. That said, we will take the field to definitely do our best”.

Panathinaikos-Roma, the likely lineups
PANATHINAIKOS (4-2-3-1): Lafont; Kotsiras, Palmer-Brown, Touba, Kyriakopoulos; Siopis, Cerin; Taborda, Bakasetas, Zaroury; Pantovic. All. Rafa Benitez.
ROME (3-5-2): Svilar; Celik, Ndicka, Ghilardi; Rensch, El Ayanoui, Cristante, Pisilli, Tsimikas; Pellegrini, Soulé. All. Gasperini.