Over the past few years, Roma has lost its status as one of the flagships of Italian football. And what only the management of the Roman club did not do - to correct the situation failed. Even Jose Mourinho was invited to the role of coach, and the squad was replenished with rather expensive players. As a result, none of the past championships Roma did not finish higher than fifth place, and the current one so far is even more unsuccessful. Although the team was entrusted, it would seem, in the most reliable hands on the Apennine peninsula - Claudio Ranieri. The crisis in the club's camp, committed by the management in the first half of the season, is definitely having an impact. It is difficult to assess the seriousness of Roma's attitude towards the Europa League. On the one hand, the team has two wins in seven rounds and a notable defeat to modest Elfsborg. On the other hand, the Romans have taken points away from some of the most serious common stage rivals: Tottenham and Athletic Bilbao. The current 21 place in the Europa League standings before the final round does not look secure if the Wolves aim to continue in the knockout stages. Behind Roma, there are eight other clubs within a maximum of three points of the Italian side's position in the Top 24.

Eintracht are one of the most serious clubs in the current Europa League draw. The Frankfurt team has about the same chances of winning the tournament as Roma. This season, the German club manages to achieve decent results both in the Europa League and in the Bundesliga. In the table of the general stage of the Europa League, Eintracht is in second place, which does not guarantee a finish in the top 8, but it also indicates a very serious chance of doing so. Even in the case of defeat in the last round. In the German championship, Dino Toppmeller's wards occupy a solid third position. They are both five points behind the nearest team on top and five points ahead of the nearest team at the bottom. Eintracht have fond memories of the Europa League, which they won in 2022. Of course, this fact will have little impact on determining the winner in the next match. But the tournament position of the rivals disposes, at least, to a mutually sharp attacking game.