Feyenoord beat Roma 1-0 in the first leg of the Europa League playoffs. Paixão Hartman scored the only goal of the game in the 45th minute.
Roma coach Daniele De Rossi will make his debut as an international coach. The return leg takes place in seven days at the Olimpico in Rome. The winner of the match will progress to the round of 16 of the tournament. The other is Ajax, who beat PSV Eindhoven 2-1 in Rotterdam.