At home, Roma secured a victory against Txuri-urdines for the round of 16 of the 2022-2023 Europa League tournament. The goals for the local were scored by Stephan El Shaarawy (12′ 1T) and Marash Kumbulla (41 ‘ 2T).
Roma striker Andrea Belotti and Real Sociedad striker Takefusa Kubo felt like converting when their shots ended up hitting the post.
The party figure was Stephan El Shaarawy. The Roma defender was important to convert 1 goal.
Marash Kumbulla was also relevant. The Roma defender was important to score 1 goal and get 3 balls out of the danger zone.
It was a closed duel, marked by interruptions and faults. There were a large number of warnings: Asier Illarramendi, Igor Zubeldía, Andoni Gorosabel, Martín Zubimendi, Nemanja Matic and Mikel Oyarzábal.
Roma manager José dos Santos Mourinho Félix stopped the starting XI in a 5–3–2 formation with Rui Patrício in goal; Rick Karsdorp, Gianluca Mancini, Chris Smalling, Diego Llorente and Stephan El Shaarawy on the defensive line; Lorenzo Pellegrini, Nemanja Matic and Bryan Cristante in the middle; and Paulo Dybala and Tammy Abraham in attack.
For their part, the elected officials of Imanol Alguacil entered the field with a 4-4-2 pattern with Alex Remiro under the three sticks; Andoni Gorosabel, Igor Zubeldía, Robin Le Normand and Diego Rico in defence; David Silva, Martín Zubimendi, Mikel Merino and Asier Illarramendi in midfield; and Takefusa Kubo and Alexander Sorloth up front.
The judge chosen to officiate the match at the Stadio Olimpico was Sandro Schärer.
Roma have taken the first step in the first leg and will seek their place in the 2022-2023 Europa League quarter-finals. The rematch will be played next Thursday, March 16.
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