Spanish star Cesc Fàbregas, world champion, two-time European champion and Europa League winner, was invited to comment on the decisive phase of the UEFA Europa League during a UEFA sponsor Enterprise 'Rent-A-Player' where he featured as a surprise p

When Roma host Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday, the media spotlight will doubtless shine on Xabi Alonso once again

· Marseille take on Atalanta; Roma will face Leverkusen in the semi-finals· All four teams have enjoyed fantastic seasons in Europe· The players from the clubs who may be on the move this summerWe're into the business end of all three European cup co

· Roma take on Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League semi-finals· Two sides faced off at this stage of the competition last season with Roma prevailing· Leverkusen have already wrapped up first-ever Bundesliga titleBayer Leverkusen are out for reveng

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has admitted admiration for Daniele de Rossi.Bayer meet Roma in the first-leg of their Europa League semifinal.Xabi said: “I see a lot of similarities

· Four teams remain in 2023/24 Europa League· Bayer Leverkusen take on AS Roma in repeat of last season's semi-final· Liverpool slayers Atalanta take on MarseilleWoah, woah, woah. Hang on a minute, this can't be right.

'Made us grow' - Leandro Paredes aims subtle dig at Jose Mourinho as Roma midfielder claims Daniele De Rossi's style 'suits the team better' ahead of Europa League semi-final clash with Bayer Leverkusen· Roma have re-discovered their form under De Ro

Football is, fortunately, a game. Victory and defeat are sometimes decided by chance. When the best of the best meet, I reckon it’s 20%. The draw increases the luck factor even more. That’s nice: it makes new winners possible.

· Bayer Leverkusen may be open to selling Jonathan Tah if interested clubs can match his price tag· The Bundesliga champions would prefer to extend the centre-back's contract· The 28-year-old has made 41 appearances for Leverkusen this seasonBy Katie