Exciting Europa League Showdown: Celtic Takes on Roma in High-Stakes Line-Up Battle
The highly anticipated Europa League showdown between Celtic and AS Roma is set for Thursday evening in Glasgow. The match kicks off at 20:00 GMT (21:00 CET) at Celtic Park. Both teams are prepared for an exciting clash as they vie for crucial points in the group stage of the tournament.
Match Preview: Celtic vs. Roma
AS Roma will arrive with significant pressure, having suffered two consecutive defeats in Serie A. Their most recent loss was a narrow 1-0 setback against Cagliari. Prior to that, they secured a 2-1 win over FC Midtjylland in the Europa League, marking their last victory.
Key Players for Roma
For this match, Roma’s attack will be spearheaded by Evan Ferguson, who is taking on the central striker role. He is joined by Matias Soule and Stephan El Shaarawy. Key players Paulo Dybala and Leon Bailey start on the bench, alongside Manu Kone and Kostas Tsimikas. Angelino is also available for substitution in the match.
Confirmed Line-ups
| Team | Starting XI | Substitutes |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic | Schmeichel, Trusty, Scales, Tierney, Yang, McGregor, Engels, Tounekti, Nygren, Maeda, Hatate | Sinisalo, Doohan, Balikwisha, McCowan, Iheanacho, Kenny, Bernardo, Murray, Donovan, Ralston |
| Roma | Svilar, Mancini, N’Dicka, Hermoso; Celik, Pisilli, El Aynaoui, Rensch; Soule, El Shaarawy; Ferguson | De Marzi, Gollini, Angelino, Cristante, Pellegrini, Tsimikas, Kone, Dybala, Ziolkowski, Bailey, Franca, Ghilardi |
Implications of the Match
This encounter is critical for AS Roma as they look to regain their form in the Europa League. A strong performance against Celtic could boost their morale following recent setbacks in domestic play. Fans can expect a thrilling match filled with tactical battles and high stakes as these two iconic teams clash on the European stage.
