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Opinion: Who wants to face Roma in the Champions League Round of 16?


We asked 12 fans of our six possible Champions League opponents who they want their teams to be drawn against and what they think of Roma this season…

The Real Madrid fans…

Name: Carolina Ramos / @CaroRamos

Would you want to be drawn against Roma? “Despite our recent slip, I believe we would be strong enough to overcome Roma. I’d be happy for Real Madrid to face them.”

What have you made of Roma this season? “They are strong and have experienced players who know how to play in this competition.”

Who do you actually want to face in the Champions League knockout stages? “I’d like to play Liverpool - they are great side with a great history.”

Name: Franco Rodriguez / @EternoMadrid12

Would you want to be drawn against Roma? “Yes, I believe we would have a good chance against them. Even though they finished first, we could beat them over two games.”

What have you made of Roma this season? “They have surprised people this year, including me. I have always liked the club.”

Who do you actually want to face in the Champions League knockout stages? “Liverpool, because the club is fantastic and Anfield is one of the best. We played them a few seasons ago in the Champions League and could do it again.”

The Bayern Munich fans…

Name: Travis Timmons / @tptimmons

Would you want to be drawn against Roma? “I wouldn’t want Roma in the last 16. They are a team I want to avoid because of how well they have done.”

What have you made of Roma this season? “I love this Roma side. They have been surprisingly resilient and consistent so far.”

Who do you actually want to face in the Champions League knockout stages? “I would like Besiktas as I think Bayern will have a better chance to progress playing against them.”

Name: Daniel Martin / @doaa1983az

Would you want to be drawn against Roma? “Yes, I prefer Roma over any other teams. The problem is we will see Roma as one of the easy teams left in the competition, but we should not underestimate them. They have done great this year.”

What have you made of Roma this season? “They are a great side with some great players. They also have great history and tradition. Their manager Eusebio Di Francesco is doing a fine job and for them to top the group was an eye opener. The opportunity to go to Stadio Olimpico would be amazing”.

Who do you actually want to face in the Champions League knockout stages? “I would like Besiktas, as I think they would be easiest to beat overall.”

The Porto fans…

Name: Joshua Lino da Costa / @FCP_of_London

Would you want to be drawn against Roma? “Roma is always a difficult team to play against. They are a great defensive side, shown by the number of clean sheets they have kept this season. In terms of wanting to play the best teams in the competition, I would love the opportunity to play Roma but based on form, I think they would be a difficult team to break down and provide a lot of difficulties.”

What have you made of Roma this season? “Growing up, I've always seen Roma as a top Italian club. I always admired Francesco Totti and I admit to having a tear in my eye seeing him playing his last game. He was a true legend. Roma is a great club with a proud history and at the moment, a very promising side in this European competition. To come top of their group was a great achievement and showed the ability they have and the potential they are proving to go far.”

Who do you actually want to face in the Champions League knockout stages? “I personally would love an English team but that is because I live here and would love to see Porto come over. Although we don't have the greatest record in England, the other options are PSG, Barcelona or Roma for us so... I would take Liverpool or Tottenham.”

Name: Bruno / @Brunopt99

Would you want to be drawn against Roma? “Yes, Roma in theory would be the most accessible opponent for FC Porto.”

What have you made of Roma this season? “Roma is a good Italian team. This season they are performing well so far in the various competitions. Being in fourth place in the league is a position which doesn't truly reflect the power and quality of the team, but there’s still plenty of the league still to play. In the UEFA Champions League, you only need to see the group table and where Chelsea and Atlético Madrid finished. Roma have been incredible.”

Who do you actually want to face in the Champions League knockout stages? “I think the most reasonable draw for FC Porto is AS Roma. They are seen as a weakened team compared to the rest left in the competition. They don't have much experience in this competition at this level. Last year FC Porto faced Roma in the play-offs and in the second leg in Italy we beat Roma 3-0. With this in mind, if we get Roma in Monday's draw we will have great chances to succeed in the competition, but we also know that any game is difficult, regardless of the opponent.”

The FC Basel fans…

Name: Eloise Pilet / @elo2ise

Would you want to be drawn against Roma? “Roma are a great side. I wouldn’t mind taking on them, especially over two games. A rocking St. Jacobs Park most of the time can make teams nervous.”

What have you made of Roma this season? “They are a strong side and one of the best in this season’s Champions League. Diego Perotti’s form is incredible and they are a force all together.”

Who do you actually want to face in the Champions League knockout stages? “An English team would be great, although I would take on anyone who comes our way.”

Name: Walter Rudin / @WalterRudin

Would you want to be drawn against Roma? “No, I would sooner face a different opponent. Roma would be a very hard game for us.”

What have you made of Roma this season? “A good side with quality players. They have a great history with likes of Totti and who knows, they could create more history in this year’s competition.”

Who do you actually want to face in the Champions League knockout stages? “A trip to London would be great to face Chelsea.”

Name: Alessia Oes / @18_xlessia_93

Would you want to be drawn against Roma? “I don’t mind. It would be great to face Roma as they have done so well in winning their group.”

What have you made of Roma this season? “A brilliant side with a great squad and manager. They will only get stronger.”

Who do you actually want to face in the Champions League knockout stages? “Manchester City! I would love to play Pep Guardiola’s side.”

The Sevilla fans…

Name: Mario Munoz Sanchez / @MarioMunozSnchz

Would you want to be drawn against Roma? “Yes, they would be a good team to play against. I think we would have a better chance against them.”

What have you made of Roma this season? “A side that has been strong in Serie A and European competitions for years.”

Who do you actually want to face in the Champions League knockout stages? “Manchester United or Tottenham would be great. I would like to face an English team.”

Name: Luis Jamie Vigil / @LuisJV93

Would you want to be drawn against Roma? “Why not? We have proved to be good in our group and should have finished top, so maybe could have avoided Roma, but I don’t mind them.”

What have you made of Roma this season? “They are strong and a good side. A great footballing team.”

Who do you actually want to face in the Champions League knockout stages? “Going to England to face Manchester United would be great. I would like to beat an English team.”

The Shakhtar Donetsk fans…

Name: Danil Rybitskyy / @ryb1tskyy

Would you want to be drawn against Roma? “Yes, why not? They are a good team overall with some very talented players.”

What have you made of Roma this season? “They have great players and one of my favorites in Edin Džeko.”

Who do you actually want to face in the Champions League knockout stages? “Manchester United would be great. I am a big fan of them in England and would love my team to face them.”

Name: Valentine Zipunyak / @ValentineZi

Would you want to be drawn against Roma? “Not really, they are very strong and I could see Shakhtar struggling against them.”

What have you made of Roma this season? “A quality team. I have always liked them over the years.”

Who do you actually want to face in the Champions League knockout stages? “I’d like a trip to England to face Manchester United. We have already beaten Manchester City! So another English team would be good.”

The draw for the Round of 16 will take place on Monday at 12:00 CET.