An Italian derby between Roma and Bologna has been drawn in the Europa League round of 16
Roma’s Evan Ndicka and Roma’s Gianluca Mancini celebrates after scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Roma and Cremonese in Rome, Italy, Sunday Feb. 22, 2026. (Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse via AP)
NYON, Switzerland — An Italian derby between Roma and Bologna was drawn Friday in the Europa League round of 16, taking another Serie A team out of contention after a tough week for its clubs.
It gets no easier for the winner of the two-leg series played March 12 and 19 because the next opponent in the quarterfinals will be Aston Villa or Lille.