Panathinaikos vs. Roma and Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Bologna: Europa League Lineups Revealed
The final stage of the Europa League group phase has culminated in an exciting showdown, featuring numerous matches across Europe. With 36 teams competing simultaneously, two Italian clubs, Roma and Bologna, were eager to secure direct advancement to the knockout rounds.
Match Details: Panathinaikos vs. Roma
In Athens, Roma faced Panathinaikos with both teams aiming for crucial points. This matchup, held in Greece, provided high stakes for the visitors.
Panathinaikos Starting Lineup
- Lafont
- Palmer-Brown
- Ingason
- Touba
- Katris
- Bakasetas
- Siopis
- Kyriakopoulos
- Taborda
- Pantovic
- Zaroury
Roma Starting Lineup
- Gollini
- Mancini
- Ziolkowski
- Ghilardi
- Celik
- El Aynaoui
- Pisilli
- Tsimikas
- Cristante
- Pellegrini
- Soulé
The match ended in a 0-0 draw, leaving Roma’s hopes of direct qualification uncertain.
Match Details: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Bologna
Meanwhile, Bologna took on Maccabi Tel Aviv on neutral ground in Backa Topola, Serbia. This encounter was equally significant for the Italian side.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Starting Lineup
- Melika
- Ben Hamo
- Heitor
- Shlomo
- Ben Harush
- Andrade
- Lederman
- Sissoko
- Revivo
- Do. Peretz
- Madmon
Bologna Starting Lineup
- Skorupski
- Zortea
- Vitik
- Casale
- Miranda
- Freuler
- Moro
- Orsolini
- Ferguson
- Rowe
- Castro
Bologna secured a convincing 2-0 victory, with goals from Rowe in the 35th minute and Orsolini shortly after halftime.
Next Steps in the Europa League
Both Italian teams have already qualified for the playoffs. However, only Bologna has a clearer path towards direct qualification for the next round, depending on other group results.
With the group stage concluded, fans will eagerly anticipate the knockout phase of the Europa League. The matches highlighted the competitive spirit and strategic depth of European football.
