José Mourinho’s Roma have been paired with Dutch club Vitesse in the UEFA Conference League Round of 16.
The Giallorossi won their group stage gaining direct access to the Round of 16 of the competition. They have now been paired with Vitesse and will play the first game away on March 10. The second leg will take place at the Stadio Olimpico one week later.
Roma return to the pitch on Sunday in an away Serie A clash against Spezia. They will host Atalanta at home on March 5, five days before the first leg against Vitesse.
UEFA Conference League Round of 16 – full draw
Leicester City vs Rennes
Marseille vs Basel
PAOK vs Gent
Vitesse vs AS Roma
PSV Eindhoven vs Copenhagen
Slavia Praha vs LASK
Bodø/Glimt vs AZ Alkmaar
Partizan vs Feyenoord
UEFA Conference League – Dates
Round of 16: 10 & 17 March
Quarter-finals & Semi-final draw: 18 March
Quarter-finals: 7 & 14 April
Semi-finals: 28 April & 5 May
Final: 25 May (National Arena, Tirana)
Surely even Roma can get through this?
Does Mourinho consider this a priority? What’s the prize for the winner? EL spot next season?