Roma among top 8 favorites to win Europa LeagueAccording to data compiled by Opta, Roma has an excellent chance of finishing in the top eight of the Europa League League Phase, a result that would guarantee direct access to the competition’s round of 16. The new UEL format, introduced this year, stipulates that the top eight teams at the end of the single-group phase advance directly to the round of 16, bypassing the playoffs. The Giallorossi, following their victory against Midtjylland, a