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Mourinho reaches another final as Roma edge out Leicester City

The Portuguese tactician will get another chance to add to his collection of titles after his side defeated the Foxes to reach the final of the UEFA Europa Conference League.
Mourinho reacts as Zaniolo's hat-trick lifts AS Roma past Bodø/Glimt
Mourinho reacts as Zaniolo's hat-trick lifts AS Roma past Bodø/Glimt

Jose Mourinho is on course to become the first manager to win the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League after Roma reached the final of the latter following a 1-0 win over Leicester City in the second leg of their semi-final clash at the Stadio Olimpico.

Roma's fast start

The tie was delicately poised going into the second leg after they played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg at the King Power Stadium last Thursday. 

Just like last week, Roma started well, taking the lead in the 11th-minute through Tammy Abraham. The ex-Chelsea star headed home superbly from a Lorenzo Pellegrini corner kick. 

Abraham's goal set the tempo for the opening half. The Italian side continued to press forward and could have scored a second when Nicola Zalewski set up Pellegrini. 

However, unlike last week, the Italian was denied by Kasper Schmeichel in Leicester's goal. Despite dominating possession in the first half, Leicester failed to create a clear cut chance, with no shot on target. 

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The Foxes struggled to break down Roma's defence as Mourinho's men went into half-time with their one-goal advantage. 

Iheanacho unable to save Leicester City

Knowing they had to offer more, Brendan Rodgers' introduced Kelechi Iheanacho at half-time. Iheanacho's introduction increased Leicester's tempo following the restart, with Roma happy to sit back. 

However, on the two occasions they hit the target- one from Iheanacho, Roma's goalkeeper Rui Patricio was up to the task.

Iheanacho did offer more to Leicester's attack with a 96% pass accuracy and three successful long balls. 

However, despite his best efforts, Leicester could not find a way past a well-organised Roma side. 

The final minutes of the game were nervy moments for Jose Mourinho's men, but they held on for a vital win. Jose Mourinho will now lead his side out on May 25 against Feyenoord for a chance to win his fifth European title. 

Should Roma triumph, Mourinho will become the first manager to win the Champions League, Europa League and the Conference League. 

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