The teams of Roma and Athletic Bilbao ended in a 1:1 draw at the “Olimpico“ in their first match of the Europa League championship phase. „The Wolves“ took the lead with a goal by Artyom Dovbyk, but the “lions“ equalized through Aitor Paredes. The match was led by a Bulgarian referee brigade, led by the main referee Georgi Kabakov, who did not have to intervene in discussion moments.
The Basques had the first shots of the match, but Gorka Guruseta, captain Ignacy Williams and Aitor Paredes failed to find the target. The Romans first had a shot in the 21st minute when Dovbyk shot wide, and Paulo Dybala also missed shortly after. In the 32nd minute, Angelinho crossed to Dovbik, who headed the "wolves" ahead. The second half started with a long shot by Unai Gomes, where Mile Svilar caught the ball. Substitute Mathias Soule also responded with a long-range shot that was saved by Julen Aguirrezabala. Failed shots by Gurusetha and Iñaki Williams followed.
Roma: Svilar, Mancini, Ndika, Hermoso, Zeki Celik, Kone, Cristante, Baldanzi, Angelinho, Dybala, Dovbik
Athletic Bilbao: Aguirrezabala, Gorosbel, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche, Prados, De Galaretta, I. Williams, Gomez, Gialo, Gurusetta
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