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Europa League: Italian Derby and Exciting Matches in Round of 16

Published March 12, 2026, 09:21
Europa League: Italian Derby and Exciting Matches in Round of 16

The Europa League Round of 16 features an Italian derby between Bologna and Roma, as well as an exciting match between Lille and Aston Villa. Panathinaikos will face Real Betis at the OAKA stadium. A total of eight matches will be played, with Stuttgart hosting Porto, Genk taking on Freiburg, Celta Vigo playing Lyon, Nottingham facing Midtjylland, and Ferencváros competing against Braga. The matches are expected to be closely contested, with several teams having equal chances of progressing. Panathinaikos' match against Betis is anticipated to be particularly interesting, along with the clashes between Lille and Aston Villa, and Bologna and Roma. The match schedule includes games at 19:45 and 22:00, with several teams aiming to secure a positive result ahead of the second leg.