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Roma Seeks Europa League Redemption After Inter Milan Defeat
23 Oct
Summary
- AS Roma suffered a 1-0 home defeat against Inter Milan last weekend
- Viktoria Plzen secured a 1-0 win over Bohemians in the Czech First League
- Plzen have enjoyed a strong start to the Europa League campaign
On Thursday, AS Roma will host Viktoria Plzen in a crucial Europa League clash at the Stadio Olimpico. This will be the first meeting between the two teams since December 2018, when the Czech outfit picked up a 2-1 victory in the UEFA Champions League group stages.
Roma will be eager to put their recent disappointment behind them after falling to a 1-0 home defeat against Inter Milan last weekend, despite creating several clear-cut chances. Prior to that, Gian Piero Gasperini's side had won three consecutive games in the Italian Serie A.
In contrast, Viktoria Plzen have enjoyed a strong start to their Europa League campaign, playing out a 1-1 draw with Ferenvaros in the opening game before claiming a thrilling 3-0 victory over Malmo. However, they have struggled domestically, winning just one of their last four Czech First League matches.
While Plzen have shown their quality in Europe, they now face their toughest challenge yet in a superior AS Roma side. Despite their recent form dip, Roma's attacking prowess should be enough to secure all three points in front of their home supporters.
