"Fresh from navigating their first UEFA knockout tie in 26 years, Bologna now look to carry their continental momentum deeper into the Europa League. Vincenzo Italiano's men edged SK Brann 1-0 in both playoff legs to secure their place in the last 16, extending what has been a quietly impressive European campaign."
"Since falling at Villa Park on matchday one, Bologna have not lost any of their subsequent nine fixtures in the competition. That run has equalled the club's longest ever unbeaten stretch in Europe, a record set in 1967. Even a draw on Thursday would see this side break a milestone that has stood for nearly six decades."
"Bologna have climbed back into eighth place in Serie A, though they still sit 12 points behind Roma-Thursday's opponents-and a return to Europe next season likely hinges on winning this competition."
Bologna and Roma face off in the Europa League last-16 first leg at Stadio Dall'Ara on Thursday, with both Italian sides competing to advance further in the competition. Bologna recently qualified by defeating SK Brann in the playoff round and have maintained an impressive unbeaten run of nine matches in Europe since their initial loss at Villa Park. A draw would break their club's longest European unbeaten record from 1967. Roma currently leads Bologna by 12 points in Serie A, though Bologna sits in eighth place. Bologna's path to European qualification next season depends significantly on winning the Europa League, as their league position remains uncertain.
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