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Match preview
Will last season’s Europa Conference League winners march on in this competition?
Last month, Roma overturned a first leg deficit to knock out RB Salzburg, winning the second leg 2-0 at Stadio Olimpico, with Andrea Belotti and then Paulo Dybala the scorers.
José Mourinho has already won this trophy twice during his managerial career, and would very much like to make that three in May.
Domestically, I Giallorossi beat Juventus 1-0 on Sunday night, Gianluca Mancini the scorer, thereby leapfrogging A.C. Milan into fourth.
So, Roma are full of confidence right now, and come into this tie as slight-favourites to progress.
Real Sociedad meanwhile return to European action here, having topped their group in November, above Manchester United by virtue of one goal.
Also, domestically, los Txuri-Urdinak are in poor form, with Friday night’s goalless draw against Cádiz meaning they’ve won just one of their last six.
This has seen Real Sociedad slip down to fourth, with Real Betis now firmly breathing down their necks.
So, while this is a evenly-matched tie, Roma’s expirence might just see them over the line.
Roma team news
Paulo Dybala led the line against his former club at the weekend, but Tammy Abraham could return here, seeking his first goal since 4 February.
Other familiar faces in this line-up will include Rui Patrício, Chris Smalling, Nemanja Matić and fit again Georginio Wijnaldum.
José Mourinho has been sent off three times in Serie A this season, the most of anyone, so will be hoping to keep his cool here.
Real Sociedad team news
David Silva is likely to return to the XI, completing a frightening front three alongside Takefusa Kubo and captain Mikel Oyarzabal.
Midfielder Brais Méndez continues to impress; he’s been one of the signings of the season in La Liga.
With Aritz Elustondo injured, Igor Zubeldia will continue to partner Robin Le Normand at centre-back.
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