Europa League Round of 16: Schedule, Broadcast Details and Key Matchups

The UEFA Europa League Round of 16 begins this Thursday, March 12th, with a slate of exciting matches. Italian football fans will have their eyes on the derby between Bologna and Roma, broadcast live on Sky and streamed on NOW. Fans can also follow all the action simultaneously with Diretta Gol coverage. This first leg promises a compelling start to the knockout stage, with several other intriguing contests unfolding across Europe.

Bologna and Roma Clash in Italy

At 18:45 CET (12:45 PM EST), Bologna hosts Roma in a highly anticipated Italian showdown. The match will be broadcast on Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport 252, and Sky Sport 4K, and streamed via NOW. Stefano Borghi will provide play-by-play commentary, with analysis from Riccardo Montolivo. Marco Nosotti, Paolo Assogna, and Angelo Mangiante will be reporting live from the Renato Dall’Ara stadium.

Full Schedule of Matches – March 12th

Thursday’s schedule features eight matches split across two time slots. Here’s a complete overview:

18:45 CET (12:45 PM EST)

• Bologna vs. Roma (Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport 252, Sky Sport 4K, NOW)
• Lille vs. Aston Villa (Sky Sport Mix, Sky Sport 253)
• Stuttgart vs. Porto (Sky Sport 254)
• Panathinaikos vs. Real Betis (Sky Sport 255)

21:00 CET (3:00 PM EST)

• Nottingham Forest vs. Midtjylland (Sky Sport Max, Sky Sport 253)
• Celta Vigo vs. Olympique Lyon (Sky Sport Mix, Sky Sport 254)
• Genk vs. Freiburg (Sky Sport 255)
• Ferencváros vs. Sporting Braga (Sky Sport 256)

Pre and Post-Match Analysis on Sky Sport

Sky Sport will provide comprehensive coverage before, during, and after the matches. Studio Europa e Conference League, hosted by Mario Giunta, will feature insights from Beppe Bergomi, Veronica Baldaccini, and Marco Bucciantini. Vittoria Orlando will deliver the latest news and analysis. Following the matches, After Party-Best of Europe, with Federica Masolin, Fabio Caressa, Beppe Bergomi, Marco Bucciantini, and Lisa Offside, will recap the key moments. The evening concludes with Goleador Europa at midnight, hosted by Martina Quaranta, offering a roundup of all the goals scored across the continent.

Sayf’s “Tu mi piaci tanto” as the Europa League Theme

The opening of Sky Sport’s Europa League coverage will be set to the music of Italian singer Sayf and his hit song, “Tu mi piaci tanto.” The track, which finished second in the 76th Sanremo Music Festival, has quickly become a popular urban anthem in Italy.

Broadcast Details and Coverage

Throughout the day, Sky Sport will offer extensive coverage, including Diretta Gol on Sky Sport 251 and Sky Sport Calcio. Detailed broadcast information for each match is as follows:

• 18:45 CET: Diretta Gol on Sky Sport 251
• 18:45 CET: Bologna-Roma on Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport 252, Sky Sport 4K. Commentary by Stefano Borghi and Riccardo Montolivo, with reporting from Marco Nosotti, Paolo Assogna, and Angelo Mangiante.
• 18:45 CET: Lille-Aston Villa on Sky Sport Mix and Sky Sport 253. Commentary by Federico Botti.
• 18:45 CET: Stuttgart-Porto on Sky Sport 254. Commentary by Pietro Nicolodi.
• 18:45 CET: Panathinaikos-Betis Sevilla on Sky Sport 255. Commentary by Manuel Favia.
• 21:00 CET: Diretta Gol on Sky Sport Calcio and Sky Sport 251
• 21:00 CET: Nottingham Forest-Midtjylland on Sky Sport Max and Sky Sport 253. Commentary by Paolo Redi.
• 21:00 CET: Celta Vigo-Olympique Lyon on Sky Sport Mix and Sky Sport 254. Commentary by Giovanni Poggi.
• 21:00 CET: Genk-Freiburg on Sky Sport 255. Commentary by Walter Topan.
• 21:00 CET: Ferencváros-Braga on Sky Sport 256. Commentary by Christian Giordano.

Studio Coverage Schedule

• 18:00, 20:00, and 23:00 CET: Studio Europa League with Mario Giunta, Beppe Bergomi, Veronica Baldaccini, Marco Bucciantini, and Vittoria Orlando.
• 23:30 CET: After Party-Best of Europe with Federica Masolin, Fabio Caressa, Beppe Bergomi, Marco Bucciantini, and Lisa Offside.
• 00:00 CET: Goleador Europa with Martina Quaranta.

The Europa League Round of 16 promises a thrilling set of matches. The first legs this Thursday will set the stage for the return fixtures, and Sky Sport’s comprehensive coverage will ensure fans don’t miss a moment.

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