Current form: Porto vs Roma
Although the hosts cruised through their group stage campaign thanks to an easy quartet, Porto will have some work to do after losing the first leg of their round of 16 tie at the Stadio Olimpico. The Dragons are hoping to make it to the quarter-finals for the first time since the 2014/2015 campaign, and will hope that their strong domestic form will be enough to see them through. However, they come into this game having lost 2-1 to title rivals Benfica at the weekend, which now has caused them to slip to second in the Primeira Liga.
Roma, meanwhile, also come into this game having suffered a loss to a bitter rival. The Giallorossi were thrashed 3-0 by Lazio in the Derby della Capitale, which was a surprising outcome considering how the Aquile had been struggling for goals as of late. Eusebio Di Francesco will hope that defeat was just a minor blip and not the sign of things to come as his side prepare to wrap up proceedings in Portugal, but they could be without the services of young starlet Niccolo Zaniolo, whose brace was enough to give the Lupi a 2-1 advantage heading into the second leg.
How they got here: Porto vs Roma
Roma ended up finishing second in their quartet to book their ticket to the round of 16, just slightly ahead of Eastern European outfits Viktoria Plzen and CSKA Moscow. Despite losing half of their games, their nine points earned were enough to earn the Giallorossi passage to the next round. Considering they had reigning champions Real Madrid in that quartet, it was hardly surprising to see Di Francesco's side lose both home and away but they now have the advantage after a 2-1 win over Porto in the first leg.
As for Porto, the upcoming hosts were the beneficiaries of one of the easiest quartets in this season's Champions League. Sérgio Conceição's team cruised through their group stage campaign without much fuss and finished five points ahead of second-placed Schalke thanks to picking up five wins and a draw. Although they have to overcome a 2-1 deficit, they still managed to net an away goal, which gives them a possible lifeline to the next round. Visit SocerSouls for more information on this encounter, as well as latest football news.
Team news: Porto vs Roma
Porto: No missing players
Roma: Cengiz Ünder (injured); Kostas Manolas, Niccolo Zaniolo (doubtful)
Match Facts and Stats: Porto vs Roma
- Roma's record in the round of 16 is W3 L3
- Porto's record in the round of 16 is W3 L7
- The Portuguese side have won only one of their last five round of 16 ties and have not featured in the quarter-finals since the 2014/2015 season
- Porto have won five of their nine two-legged ties against Italian clubs
- Roma have drawn on their last two trips to Portugal - their overall record there is W2 D3 L2
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In the USA, tune in to Porto vs Roma on Galavision, Univision Deportes En Vivo, Univision NOW, and B/R Live.
Check out TVI and Eleven Sports 1 Portugal to follow Porto vs Roma in Portugal.
In Italy, Giallorossi supporters can cheer on their team as they look to book their spot in the quarter-finals on SKY Go Italia, Roma TV, Sky Sport Uno, RAI Play, RAI Uno, and Sky Calcio 2.
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