Guest appearance at AS Roma – YB: Free from pressure to hit at the Olimpico? – Sports

YB’s starting position before the Europa League game against Rome is good. Even with a loss, the Bernese would still have all the wins in hand.

YB cannot lose anything in terms of advancement in the penultimate match of the Europa League group stage against AS Roma. On the other hand, the Bernese cannot win anything alone. So a pointless game at the venerable Stadio Olimpico? Not quite.

Good omens for a hit

There are definitely reasons why YB will definitely be highly motivated in the match against Roma. On the one hand, every point earned in Europe brings money to the club’s coffers. On the other hand, each victory helps to regain some ground for the Swiss clubs in the 5-year rankings and thus eases the way to European competitions.

Guest appearance in the top corridors in Group A also gives YB another chance to prove themselves against a well-known team. In the first leg in Wankdorf, the Bernese tied, but the Romans won the match thanks to a double strike.

The chances of a YB-Coup abroad may not be less. With Roma already in the knockout phase and the game plan is so full, the Giallorossi should spare a lot of regulars on Thursday.

Possibility of early qualification for the knockout phase

YB coach Seoane is not blinded by this and makes it clear: “If we want to achieve something, we need an outstanding performance from the whole team.” Unlike Roma, except for the injured Captain Fabian Lustenberger, YB will have the best cast.

With a little help from CSKA Sofia, YB could qualify for the 16th final before the group’s final day. The Bernese would have to score more points in Rome than Cluj at home to Sofia. If this does not happen, YB will have a decisive direct duel against the Romanians from Cluj in a week.