Athletic’s Oscar de Marcos previews Roma return leg: “We must think positively.”

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·12. März 2025

Athletic’s Oscar de Marcos previews Roma return leg: “We must think positively.”

Athletic Bilbao defender Oscar de Marcos joined Ernesto Valverde in previewing the upcoming return leg of the Europa League Round of 16 with Roma.

“We have to think positively,” he said. “We have to win at home and, even if there are absences, there are reliable players available who can help us.”

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“If we go through, we will soon have another final. In Europe and in the Cup, when you get through a round, you only play finals. Qualification depends only on us, we have to win.”

“Roma are a very strong team. Top-level teams have different rhythms and adapt to more tactical schemes. It’s a great team. But we have to focus on ourselves.”

“In Bilbao you can feel the enthusiasm for this competition and this is important for us.”