Round 28 of Serie A kicks off with a bang on Friday evening with what could prove to be a third-place playoff between Roma and Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Here are five things to know ahead of the much anticipated clash which has the potential to play a significant role in deciding this season’s European placings.
Champions League Six-Pointer
Both clubs go into Friday’s clash locked on 53 points in the battle for the final Champions League position.
Thus the match has the potential to provide a six-point swing with both sides capable of coming out either three points ahead or behind of their major competitor.
If a loser was to emerge from the match, they could also fall to within striking distance of both Inter and AC Milan, opening up a heated competition for a place in the top five.
With ten rounds of matches remaining afterwards, the match won’t by any means have a final say but could provide a crucial strike in the hunt for European football next season.
Source: forzaitalianfootball.com