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Ranieri’s team could end up playing the first leg of every match, from the round of 16 to the semifinals, on their home turf. Indeed, UEFA might decide to flip the current schedule for the quarterfinals, which would also impact Lazio.

As recently determined by the draw in Nyon, following their victory over Porto in the playoff, Roma will face Athletic Club in the round of 16 in the Europa League. As it is known, the first leg of the match is scheduled for March 6th at the Olympic Stadium, with the return leg taking place a week later (March 13th) at San Mamés in Bilbao. Should the yellows and reds manage to overcome the Basques and snatch the pass for the quarterfinals, Ranieri’s team will face the winner of the Fenerbahce-Rangers match. The first leg in this scenario would be scheduled for April 10 and the return leg on April 17; according to the fixture, the first leg would be played abroad and the second at the Olimpico, with a possible return of Mourinho to Rome. There’s a high possibility, however, that UEFA may opt to change this schedule, given that Lazio too should play the return quarterfinals at home, should they advance in their round against Viktoria Plzen. If Roma also claims victory in the two-leg quarterfinals, the Giallorossi in the semi-finals would face the winner between Steaua Bucarest-Lione and Real Sociedad-Manchester United: the first match on May 1st at home, and a return match a week later away. You haven’t provided a text for translation. Please, provide the necessary information to complete the task.

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