Current form: Roma vs Porto
Roma have had their issues domestically this term, to say the least. Recently, Eusebio Di Francesco's men suffered one of their worst losses in recent times when they were humiliated 7-1 by Fiorentina in one of the biggest upsets in the Coppa Italia. With all chances of silverware now gone for Roma, Di Francesco now simply is trying to help the team salvage what has been otherwise a rather disappointing campaign.
The hosts come into this game having beaten bottom-ranked Chievo 3-0 and sit just one point behind AC Milan in the race for a top four spot. As it looks to be a close battle between Roma, Lazio, Milan, and a recently resurgent Atalanta for the last Champions League place, Di Francesco will have to see how to manage his squad to remain competitive in the league and try to go as realistically far in the Champions League as possible.
Porto, for their part, have not lost a game across all competitions since October. They come into this game having won their last five group stage games in the Champions League and more significant, will want to preserve their unbeaten run against Roma which currently stands at four matches.
Who are last side to beat Porto this season? Benfica, who earned a narrow 1-0 result over their fellow "Big Three" rivals on October 7, 2018. Porto did recently lose the Taca da Liga final to Sporting CP, but that was on penalties after the game ended as 1-1 in regular and extra-time. They presently hold a narrow one-point lead over Benfica in the battle for the Primeira Liga title, with Braga lurking just two points back, so they will be hoping to get at least an away goal or more here in order to set themselves up comfortably for the return leg next month and be able to refocus on the domestic league.
How they got here: Roma vs Porto
Roma ended up finishing second in their quartet to book their ticket to the round of 16, just narrowly ahead of Eastern European duo Viktoria Plzen and CSKA Moscow. Despite losing half of their games, their nine points earned were enough to see the Giallorossi through. 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 will be up against a stern challenge when Porto come to town.
Porto, meanwhile, 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.
Team news: Roma vs Porto
Roma: Patrik Schick, Rick Karsdorp (injured); Cengiz Ünder, Diego Perotti, Robin Olsen (doubtful)
Porto: Marega (injured), Corona (suspended)
Match Facts and Stats: Roma vs Porto
- Porto have won only three of their last nine European away games (D4 L2)
- Meanwhile, the Giallorossi had lost five successive matches in the round of 16 before their second-leg win against Shakhtar last term
- Roma's record in two-legged knockout ties against Portuguese sides is W3 L3
- Porto's record in the round of 16 is W3 L7
TV Channels and Broadcasts
In the USA, B/R Live, Galavision, Univision NOW, and Univision Deportes En Vivo are your selections to catch Roma vs Porto.
Can't make it to the Stadio Olimpico? Sky Sport Uno, SKY Go Italia, Sky Calcio 2, and Roma TV are your choices to follow the action from Roma vs Porto in Italy.
In Portugal, TVI and Eleven Sports 1 Portugal are your sources to stay on top of the game.
BT Sport Live and BT Sport 3 will be showing Roma vs Porto in the UK.
Fans in Canada can check out DAZN.
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