Rome
got a valuable draw this Thursday in his visit to
True Betis
at the Benito Villamarín stadium, for the fourth day of the Europa League. The ‘Italians’ were rowing from behind, as the ‘Verdiblanco’ took the lead with a goal from Sergio Canales, but did not lower their arms and equalized thanks to a goal from Andrea Belotti.
At a press conference,
José Mourinho
technical director of “La Loba”, he appreciated the fact that his team managed to recover a point in Spain. “Fatigue and heart were our great qualities, at least we deserved the draw. With our qualities we could risk more in the last 10 minutes, but I had to play with my head ”.
And it is that the game was not easy for the Romans, given that they faced the leaders of group C. on a visit. However, Ludogorets’ victory over HJK Heksinki brings the Bulgarians to second place and detracts from the taste of Roma’s parity with the Spanish side.
Those of the Italian capital must win the two remaining games, because, in the event of a tie, they will depend on the results of Ludogorets. Mourinho is clear: “We have two games to play, two qualifiers: if we don’t win we are out”.
The Italian strategist was not brief in his statements and seemed to throw a lethal sentence on the teams coming from the Champions League and will play the Europa League playoffs: “Unsuccessful sharks will come, they will come great. It will be fun “were the words of Mourinho.
According to the former coach of Inter and Real Madrid, Real Betis are one of the firm candidates to win the Europa League, but the arrival of third parties in the Champions League would put the options of the Sevillians and the Italians themselves in suspense.
How did Roma fare in the current Europa League?
The ‘rojiamarillos’ experienced a very regular group stage: on the first day they fell 2-1 in Bulgaria against Ludogorets; then they picked up the top three points after beating HJK Helsinki 3-0 at home and in the duels against Betis they barely saved a draw in Spain, having lost 1-2 in Rome.
When will Roma return to play in the Europa League?
On October 27th, at 14:00 (Colombian time), ‘La Loba’ will travel to Finland to face HJK Helsinki, for the fifth day of the continental tournament.
