Kick-off on 09.03.23 19:45.

Under Mourinho's guidance, Roma defeated Salzburg in the previous round. The Wolves lost in Austria due to a goal in the eighty-eighth minute, resulting in a 0-1 score. At the Stadio Olimpico, the Yellow and Reds scored twice before halftime, leading to a 2-0 victory. The Basques competed in the same group as Manchester United but managed to secure the top spot due to their solid defensive play. As a result, the Giallorossi earned an automatic ticket to the Round of 16.

The Roma vs. Real Sociedad match can be watched online, and the two teams have not crossed paths before. The Capitolini hosted HIK in the Italian capital, winning 3-0, as well as Betis with a 1-2 scoreline, and Ludogorets with a 3-1 victory. Pellegrini scored six points in terms of goals and assists (3+3), while DiBala and Belotti each scored three goals.

The Giallorossi made it to the upcoming UEFA Europa League stage for the first time in the 1975/76 season but were unable to advance past Brugge (0-1, 0-1). In the 1982/83 campaign, the Wolves eliminated Cologne (0-1, 2-0), but in the 1988/89 edition, they were eliminated by Dresden's Dynamo (0-2, 0-2).

In the 1990/91 tournament, the Yellow and Reds easily defeated Bordeaux (5-0, 2-0), and two years later, they overcame Galatasaray (3-1, 2-3). In the 1995/96 competition, the Wolves got past Brondby (1-2, 3-1), and in the 1998/99 season, they defeated Zurich (1-0, 2-2). Since then, the Capitolini have participated in this stage nine more times, only advancing to the next round in the 2020/21 campaign when they defeated Donetsk's Shakhtar (3-0, 2-1). You can watch the Roma vs. Real Sociedad game online.

In Group E, the Spanish team secured three away victories without conceding a goal. The Basques were stronger than Manchester United (1-0), Sheriff (2-0), and Omonia (2-0). R. Navarro recorded four goal contributions (2+2), while B. Méndez and Sørloth each contributed three (2+1). The royal club made their debut in the Round of 16 in the 1980/81 campaign but lost to Lokeren (2-2, 0-1).

In the 1988/89 tournament, the team from San Sebastian advanced past Cologne (1-0, 2-2), but in the 1998/99 competition, they were eliminated by Atletico Madrid (2-1, 1-4, after extra time). Since the early 2000s, the team are playing at this stage for the first time. You can watch the Roma vs. Real Sociedad match online.