Roma vs. AC Milan Preview

Concluding an all-Italian tie in the Europa League quarter-finals, Roma welcome AC Milan to Stadio Olimpico on Thursday evening, with a slim lead in hand from last week's first leg.

Roma holds a 1-0 advantage from the first leg at San Siro, positioning them closer to a semi-final clash against either West Ham United or Bayer Leverkusen. Boasting a recent track record of European success, Roma aims to continue their journey towards the Europa League final after their victory at Milan's turf last Thursday.

Scoring the only goal in the Derby della Capitale just days earlier, Gianluca Mancini's header provided the crucial lead for Roma, who aim to capitalize on their newfound momentum. After recording a first win over Milan in 10 meetings, Roma remains undefeated in four competitive outings before the recent abandonment of their league clash with Udinese.

Meanwhile, Milan looks to overturn the deficit after their seven-game winning streak came to an end in the first leg. The Rossoneri face a tough task at the Olimpico, aiming to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Roma will be back at full strength against Milan, except for the absence of suspended midfielder Bryan Cristante, while Milan's squad sees some rotations after their league fixture against Sassuolo.

Both teams are determined to advance to the next stage, setting the stage for an intense battle at Stadio Olimpico as they fight for a spot in the Europa League semi-finals.