Overview
In the first leg, Roma and Porto drew 1-1 at Estadio Dragao Stadium. Notably, the home team Porto had to play with one less player from the 72nd minute. In terms of the game, coach Ranieri's team even created more shots and they can completely think about a favorable result when the two teams meet again at Olimpico.
In terms of form, Roma have also been playing impressively recently. Since the beginning of 2025, they have had 6 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in all competitions. However, the absence of Bryan Cristante due to suspension will cause many difficulties for Roma. The midfielder born in 1995 has always been an indispensable factor in Roma's midfield this season.
Meanwhile, Porto are having problems with their form in 2025. In the last 10 matches since the beginning of the year, they have lost 4 times. In the remaining 6 matches, Porto could only bring home 2 wins. These results are leaving Porto in the race for the Liga Portugal championship, as well as facing the risk of being eliminated from the Europa League arena.
Despite their poor form, Porto have been supported by a history of confrontations. They have won 3, drawn 3 and lost 1 of their past 7 meetings with Roma. Porto may not be playing too much, but the bravery of a team that regularly participates in major tournaments in the European Cup will help them qualify for the next round.
Personnel situation
Roma will be without star striker Paulo Dybala due to injury, along with defender Devyne Rensch. Bryan Cristante and Alexis Saelemaekers are both suspended but Dovbyk is expected to return to the squad.
On the other side of the front line, in addition to Martim Fernandes and Marko Grujic, Porto has almost the strongest squad to go to Rome. Francisco Moura has scored in the last 2 matches for Porto and is expected to start alongside Fabio Vieira.
Expected lineup:
Roma: Svilar, Hummels, Mancini, Ndicka, Celik, Gourna-Douath, Paredes, Kone, Angelino, Dovbyk, Pellegrini.
Porto: Costa, Otavio, Perez, Tiago Djalo, Moura, Vieira, Eustaquio, Joao Mario, Pepe, Namaso, Samu.
The match between Roma and Porto takes place at 0:45 am on February 21 (Vietnam time).
