Roma vs Athletic Bilbao Live Stream – Europa League Match Preview (06.03.25)

📅 Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 23:00 UTC+3
🏟️ Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
🏆 Competition: UEFA Europa League (Round of 16)
⚽ Coaches: Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Ernesto Valverde (Athletic Bilbao)

Roma faces Athletic Bilbao in a UEFA Europa League Round of 16 showdown at the Stadio Olimpico. Daniele De Rossi’s side will look to take advantage of their home crowd, while Ernesto Valverde’s Bilbao aims to secure a strong result before the second leg in Spain.

Team Form and Standings

• Roma: The Italian club has been solid under De Rossi and will rely on their defensive discipline and counter-attacking ability.
• Athletic Bilbao: The Basque side is having an impressive season in La Liga and will look to challenge Roma with their aggressive pressing and attacking play.

Key Players to Watch

• Roma:
  • Paulo Dybala: The Argentine forward is Roma’s main creative and goal-scoring threat.
  • Lorenzo Pellegrini: The captain will control Roma’s midfield and dictate play.
  • Gianluca Mancini: The defender will be key in stopping Bilbao’s high-intensity attacks.
• Athletic Bilbao:
  • Iñaki Williams: The speedy forward is dangerous in counter-attacks.
  • Oihan Sancet: The young midfielder has been a key playmaker for Bilbao.
  • Unai Simón: The goalkeeper will need to be at his best to keep out Roma’s attacks.

Tactical Approaches

• Roma (Daniele De Rossi):
  • Will play a structured defensive game and look to hit on the counter.
  • Using Dybala’s creativity to break down Bilbao’s press.
  • High pressing in midfield to disrupt Bilbao’s buildup.
• Athletic Bilbao (Ernesto Valverde):
  • Will press high and aim to dominate possession.
  • Quick transitions through Williams and Sancet to catch Roma off guard.
  • Strong defensive structure to handle Roma’s counter-attacks.

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Betting Tips

1. Roma to Win – Their home form and defensive stability give them an edge.
2. Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – Bilbao’s attacking play can trouble Roma’s defense.
3. Paulo Dybala to Score Anytime – The Argentine is Roma’s key attacking player.

Prediction

• Roma 2-1 Athletic Bilbao – A close game, but Roma’s experience should see them edge it.