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Conference League final: Mourinho reveals ‘huge’ Feyenoord advantage over Roma

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The Giallorossi will play their first European final since 1991 next week. 

Roma will play against Feyenoord in the UEFA Conference League final on May 25.

The Giallorossi reached the final after beating Leicester City 2-1 on aggregate, while Feyenoord defeated Marseille 3-2.

Before meeting the Dutch giants, Mourinho’s side must lock horns with Torino in their final league game of the season.

Meanwhile, their opponents have already started preparing for the final after wrapping up their Eredivisie campaign on Sunday.

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Speaking in a press conference ahead of the Torino clash, Mourinho was asked whether Feyenoord’s open schedule would give them an advantage over Roma.

“Of course, a huge one as well. We have to play an important match against Torino, and it’s hard to rest the players,” responded Mourinho.

“They have finished the season and can work quietly. I always say that the team must forget about these details in finals. These are games to win.”

He added: “It will be our 15th game in Europe this season. We began in August and we’ve travelled a lot. 

“We have paid a high price in Serie A, throwing away points against teams that had had a week to prepare for the match.

“When I look at the table, I think about those games and referees’ errors. The Conference League has been a tough competition, now we must make history by winning the cup.”

Roma sit sixth in Serie A with 60 points. Fiorentina and Atalanta, who are one point behind Mourinho’s men, will try to leapfrog the Giallorossi from the Europa League spot in the league’s final matchday.

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