Massara: ‘Roma can’t wait, Europa League is a target’
Massara: ‘Roma can’t wait, Europa League is a target’ Roma director Ricky Massara ‘can’t wait to experience’ the Europa League Round of 16 against Bologna, noting the trophy is ‘a target we want to aim for. ’ It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 20. 00 GMT (21.
00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Rakow vs. Fiorentina on the Liveblog.
The first leg ended 1-1 at the Stadio Dall’Ara, so it’s winner takes all today for a place in the quarter-final against either Aston Villa or Lille. Roma ready for Bologna test WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Frederic Massara, Sporting Director of AS Roma, looks on prior to the pre-season friendly match between Aston Villa and AS Roma at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) “This is a stadium that can really push the players, there is a great atmosphere, and it will be a wonderful event,” Massara told Sky Sport Italia.
“We can’t wait to experience this match. Roma have a strong ambition in the Europa League, it is a target we want to aim for. “There are many games to be played from here to the end, starting with a strong Bologna side, so this is going to be difficult.
” ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 17: Stephan El Shaarawy of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Genoa at Stadio Olimpico on January 17, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Roma have been going through a bit of a rough spell lately, managing only two draws from their last four competitive games and sliding down from fourth in the Serie A table to sixth. Their progress in the Europa League therefore becomes particularly important, as winning the trophy represents another avenue into Champions League qualification.