Italiano: ‘Bologna proud to be in Europa League, Roma higher quality’

Vincenzo Italiano insists ‘it is an honour for Bologna to be’ in the Europa League last 16 and warns ‘the value of the Roma squad is higher in every way.’

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It is all to play for after the first leg ended 1-1, and is decided at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).

This stadium has fond memories for the Rossoblu, as they beat Milan last season to win the Coppa Italia Final here...