At 1:45 a.m. Beijing time on March 11, the first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals ushered in a focus battle: Rome, one of the most winning favourites, played away to Dutch side Vitesse.
Roma Serie A has a good record recently, scoring 15 points in the last 7 Serie A games, and Juventus tied for the most points in the same period, due to the unstable record, it is difficult to say whether they can qualify for the Champions League or Europa League at the end of this season. If you can win the Europa League, you will automatically get a ticket to next season's Europa League, of course, for Mourinho's team, more important than Europa League qualification - a championship trophy.
Vitesse is at the mid-range level in the Dutch League, and international Zhang Yuning has played for the team.
Roma started 352, Zaniolo and Tammy Abraham double forwards, midfielders Binha, Velato, S. Oliveira, Mkhitaryan and Niles, three centre-backs Kumbula, Ibanez and G. Mancini, goalkeeper Patricio. The total value of the starting eleven is 230 million euros. Rome is clearly determined to win.
Vitesse's formation is also 352, with Reus Opanda and Gobić as a double striker. The total value of the starting eleven is only 5.125 million euros.
Facing the powerful Roma, Vitesse, who played at home, of course, would not take the initiative to concede defeat, and after the game began, he actively launched an offensive attack. In the 3rd minute, Gobić's shot was blocked. In the 8th minute, Vitek received a pass from his teammate in the penalty area and shot at goal, which was saved by Patricio. In the 14th minute, Gobić scored, but the offside was invalid.
In the 21st minute, Dom Jonny pushed from close range and was blocked by Patricio.
In the 42nd minute, Tammy Abraham's shot was saved by the goalkeeper.
In the first half of stoppage time, Roma corner kicked out, the first point was destroyed by The Vites players out of the box, the ball is still controlled by Roma, Oliveira in the box a kick, the ball is scored! Roma led Vitesse 1-0 away.
In the second half, Roma replaced three people at the same time, with Shalawe, Christant and Karlstop replacing Niles, Binia and Velletu.
In the 66th minute, Roma made another substitution adjustment, Pellegrini replaced Zaniolo.
In the 70th minute, Oliveira brought down Tros in midfield and received a yellow card.
In the 75th minute, Pellegrini's cross from the bottom was met by Mancini Jr.'s header.
In the 78th minute, Oliveira brought down Vitex in midfield, received a second yellow card, and was sent off after two yellows turned one red. The goalkeeper cannot play in the second leg.
In the 87th minute, Smalling replaced Mkhitaryan.
In the end, with Oliveira's goal, Roma won 1:0 away to Vitesse and took the lead. The second leg of the showdown will take place at 4:00 a.m. Beijing time on March 18.