AS Roma guest – YB: Free from pressure due to coup at the Olimpico? – Sports

The starting position for YB before the Europa League match against Roma is good. Even with a defeat, the Bernese would still have all the tricks up his sleeve.

YB cannot lose anything in terms of progress in the penultimate match of the Europa League group at AS Roma. On the other hand, the Bernese cannot win anything alone. So a meaningless match in the venerable Olympic Stadium? Not exactly.

Good omens for a coup

There are certainly reasons why YB will certainly be highly motivated in the duel against Roma. On the one hand, every point won in Europe brings money into the club’s coffers. On the other hand, each victory helps to catch up for Swiss clubs in the five-year ranking – and thus facilitate access to European competitions.

Appearance as a guest in first place in Group A also gives YB another chance to prove themselves against a well-known team. In the first leg in Wankdorf, the Bernese were level, but the Romans won the game thanks to a double strike.

It is possible that the chances of a YB-Coup abroad are not less. As Roma are already in the second round and the game plan is so full, the Giallorossi should save a lot of regular players on Thursday.

Possible early qualification for the knockout stage

YB coach Seoane is not blinded by this and clarifies: “If we want to achieve something, we need an outstanding performance from the whole team.” Unlike Roma, with the exception of the injured captain Fabian Lustenberger, YB will have the best cast.

With a little help from CSKA Sofia, YB could qualify for the sixteenth final before the final group match day. The Bernese should score more points in Rome than Cluj at home against Sofia. If not, the YB will face a decisive direct duel against the Romanians of Cluj in a week.