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Europa League Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs Roma – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

March 13, 2025 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

Athletic Bilbao and Roma renew hostilities in the Europa League for the third time this season, but first at Estadio San Mames. A quarter-final berth is within touching distance for the Italian side after a dramatic 2-1 first-leg win at the Stadio Olimpico last week.

Europa League Preview: Roma vs Athletic Bilbao – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

March 6, 2025 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

Stadio Olimpico forms the backdrop for the first leg of a mouth-watering Europa League last-16 tie between Roma and Athletic Bilbao. It won't be the first time these two teams meet this season.

Despite the usual buzz and offers, Paulo Dybala is once again more likely to stay at Roma than to leave. He recently received a proposal from Al Nassr.

Roma Handed Crucial Injury Boost Ahead of Venezia Clash

September 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Roma suffered a massive injury scare during Thursday's 1-1 Europa League draw against Athletic Bilbao, as Paulo Dybala had to come off at halftime. However, according to Calciomercato, further scans have found no damage, bolstering the club's hopes of having the Argentine superstar fit for the upcoming Serie A clash against Venezia.

Roma failed to beat Athletic Bilbao in their UEFA Europa League opener, but Paulo Dybala's withdrawal at halftime overshadowed the result.

Roma Suffer Huge Injury Blow During UEL Clash Against Bilbao

September 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Roma failed to beat Athletic Bilbao in their UEFA Europa League opener, but Paulo Dybala's withdrawal at halftime overshadowed the result. The Argentine forward had to come off at the break after feeling stiffness in his flexor muscle during the first half.

Roma handed Ivan Juric the keys right away after dismissing Daniele De Rossi, but he wasn’t the only option on their radar.

New Roma Boss Stays Upbeat Despite Europa League Setback Against Athletic

September 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

Ivan Juric remains 'positive' despite failing to win on his UEFA Europa League debut with Roma on Thursday night. The Giallorossi squandered a narrow halftime lead in a hard-fought 1-1 home draw against Athletic Bilbao.

Roma have formally announced the acquisition of Artem Dovbyk after overtaking Atletico Madrid at the last corner and reaching an agreement with Girona.

Roma Player Ratings vs Athletic Bilbao: Dovbyk Lethal yet Insufficient

September 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A

Roma stuttered at the beginning of their third consecutive UEFA Europa League campaign, throwing away a halftime lead in a 1-1 home draw against Athletic Bilbao. In a game of few scoring chances at the Stadio Olimpico, the Giallorossi paid the price for Ivan Juric's overly conservative approach after his team went 1-0 up.

Europa League Preview: Roma vs Athletic Bilbao – News, Line-ups & Prediction

September 26, 2024 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

Stadio Olimpico forms the backdrop for a handsomely-looking UEFA Europa League curtain-raising clash between Roma and Athletic Bilbao. All eyes are on new Giallorossi boss Ivan Juric following his triumphant start in the capital.

Athletic Bilbao Boss on Roma Challenge: “They Have Great Players, We Must Be Cautious”

September 26, 2024 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde insists Roma have more experience than his side ahead of today's UEFA Europa League opener. While this is the Basque outfit's first-ever meeting with the Giallorossi, Valverde has already faced the Italian giants as a manager.

Lazio, Maurizio Sarri Eyes Reunion with Chelsea Shotstopper

January 13, 2022 Akhil Fisher Chelsea, Lazio, Premier League, Serie A

Sarri signed Kepa for a whopping transfer fee of €80m from Athletic Bilbao in 2018, and it seems like the ex-Napoli coach is still a fan of the goalkeeper, despite their history.

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