Athletic Bilbao vs Roma live stream in the Europa League
AS Roma is gearing up for a tough challenge as they travel to Spain to face Athletic Bilbao on Thursday in the second leg of the Europa League Round of 16. The match will take place at the iconic San Mamés Stadium and promises to be a high-stakes encounter.
The first leg at the Stadio Olimpico last week was a thrilling contest, with Roma securing a dramatic 2-1 victory thanks to a last-minute goal.
Roma Aims to Seal Qualification, While Bilbao Seeks a Comeback
Athletic Bilbao will enter the match determined to overturn the deficit, needing a two-goal victory to advance to the quarter-finals. On the other hand, Roma will look to capitalize on their first-leg advantage and fight for a spot in the next round, relying on their resilience and experience.
Roma reached this stage after overcoming FC Porto in the play-off round with a 4-3 aggregate win. Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao secured direct qualification to the Round of 16 by finishing second in their group with 19 points.
Athletic Bilbao vs. Roma – Match Details
- Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Venue: San Mamés Stadium
- Kickoff Time: 17:45 GMT
Where to Watch Athletic Bilbao vs. Roma?
Fans can catch the action live on the following sports channels:
- beIN Sports HD
- Sky Sports Main Event UK
- Arena Sport HD Croatia
- Digi Sport HD Romania
- M4 Sport HD Hungary
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Roma’s Expected Lineup vs. Athletic Bilbao
Head coach Claudio Ranieri is likely to field the following starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Mile Svilar
- Defenders: Evan Ndicka – Gianluca Mancini – Mats Hummels
- Midfielders: Devin Rensch – Kouadio Koné – Leandro Paredes – Angeliño
- Forwards: Matías Soulé – Tommaso Baldanzi – Eldor Shomurodov
Conclusion
This highly anticipated clash is set to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams having a lot at stake. Athletic Bilbao will be pushing for a strong comeback, while Roma aims to defend their lead and book their place in the quarter-finals. Will the Giallorossi hold on to their advantage, or can Bilbao turn the tie around? All will be revealed on Thursday night!