Two clubs chasing UEFA Europa League glory will do battle today in a match between Feyenoord and AS Roma. The Round of 32 clash scheduled for 3:05 p.m. ET will be held at the Feijenoord Stadion in Rotterdam and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Sports 2.
What They're Saying
Feyenoord manager Fred Rutten (via UEFA): "The result of the first game was good, but we know we were very lucky. The result is no guarantee we will get through. We know they are very difficult to beat. They are very patient and will wait for us to make a mistake. Two important players are suspended [Luke Wilkshire and Lex Immers], so this will be a different team this time. Our team is very young and we have to be aware of Roma's skill and the experience. Nevertheless, we want a big result."
AS Roma coach Rudi Garcia: "We know that the match tomorrow [Thursday] is very important. It's one of the biggest matches this season. It is clear that we want to win, but therefore we have to score a goal. That's going to be a difficult task because Feyenoord are a tough team to beat, especially at their home ground. We want a lot of possession and to create as many chances as in the first game, but we must be clinical this time. We are confident of getting the result we want."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Needing a goal, AS Roma turn to Gervinho. In seven appearances across European competition, the 27-year-old has four goals and an assist.
Feyenoord's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Vermeer; Nelom, Kongolo, Beek, Boulahrouz; Ahmadi, Clasie, Vilhena; Boetius, Richards, Toornstra
AS Roma's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Sanctis; Holebas, Mbiwa, Manolas, Torosidis; Nainggolan, Rossi, Pjanic; Gervinho, Totti, Ljajic
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