AS Roma
vs
FC Barcelona
Kick-off
18:45 GMT
10 April 2018
The Roma vs. Barcelona match will be played on Tuesday, April 10, at the Olympic Stadium, Rome. This is the second leg of Champions League quarterfinal stage. In the first match played in Barcelona, the hosts celebrated a convincing 4:1 victory.
These teams met six times in the 21st century. Barcelona recorded three victories, Roma had one win, while two matches ended in a draw. Roma needs to replicate the game they won in 2002, when they celebrated a 3:0 victory against Barcelona in Rome.
Roma played a solid game in Barcelona and the result could have been much better for them. However, two own goals by De Rossi and Manolas were too much for them. Barcelona has a three goal advantage, and nobody believes that Roma can eliminate them after the defeat they suffered in Barcelona. On the positive side, Roma doesn't have any injured or suspended players at the moment, so coach Di Francesco can combine and try to make the best possible squad to face Barca in the second leg. Roma won't be able to take possession from Barcelona, so they will have to be more aggressive and try to press their defensive line. Latest matches: AS Roma
07.04.2018
Seri
AS Roma
AC Fiorentina
0:2
L
04.04.2018
UEFA
FC Barcelona
AS Roma
4:1
L
31.03.2018
Seri
Bologna FC
AS Roma
1:1
D
18.03.2018
Seri
FC Crotone
AS Roma
0:2
W
13.03.2018
UEFA
AS Roma
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
1:0
W
Barcelona will be relaxed in the upcoming game and they know that one goal will probably seal off the deal. Coach Valverde rested Alba, Umtiti and Iniesta, so they should return in the starting lineup, but Sergio Busquets suffered a minor toe injury, so he is doubtful for the upcoming game. Latest matches: FC Barcelona
07.04.2018
LaLi
FC Barcelona
CD Leganes
3:1
W
04.04.2018
UEFA
FC Barcelona
AS Roma
4:1
W
31.03.2018
LaLi
Sevilla FC
FC Barcelona
2:2
D
18.03.2018
LaLi
FC Barcelona
Athletic Bilbao
2:0
W
14.03.2018
UEFA
FC Barcelona
Chelsea FC
3:0
W
Barcelona is the favorite to win the upcoming match as well, but we will probably witness a more exciting encounter than in Barcelona.
10 April 2018 - 18:45 GMT
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