The most grueling European competition match was won by Bologna on Thursday. The return leg of the Europa League Round of 16 against Roma started well. Already in the 22nd minute the Felsinei went ahead. Although the Romans quickly equalized, Italiano's side went into the break as the leading team. Castro's goal in the 58th minute extended Bologna's lead to two goals, but they couldn't hold it. The Wolves pulled one back, and then another, and the game went to extra time. The decisive goal in the two-legged tie was Cambiagi's, which sent the rossoblù into the quarterfinals. In the previous league round, Italiano's charges earned a narrow victory over Sassuolo. Lazio is not burdened with European fixtures, and in the league continues to surprise. Last Sunday Lazio hosted AC Milan. Isaksen put the Biancocelesti ahead in the 26th minute. Despite attempts to respond, the Rossoneri could not even score. A round earlier, Lazio beat Sassuolo 2-1. Nice run. The teams have met twice this season. In the first-round league match at Rome's Olimpico there was a draw. The final score of 1-1 was set already in the first half, but in the second half the Romans were very close to victory. The second meeting took place a little over a month ago in the Coppa Italia. Bologna scored first, but Lazio equalized almost immediately after the break. Normal time ended in a draw, and the match went to penalties. Italiano's charges scored only one of three kicks and exited the Coppa. The Biancocelesti, it should be noted, rarely lose away from home. Thus, Maurizio Sarri's side had only five defeats in 14 away league matches, with matches against Como, Sassuolo, Milan, Inter and Torino. The same number of home matches were won by the Felsinei. Obviously the main obstacle for Italiano's charges will be the extremely tight schedule. And although Bologna did not have the longest European away trip, playing three matches in a week, the last one lasting 120 minutes, is no easy task. The Eagles, although they have squad problems, are showing decent results and will clearly feel fresher. At Renato Dall'Ara Bologna can count on points.